Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 2.5% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $184,570 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Raleigh, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher