Surprise, Arizona vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 2.4% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,792 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Surprise, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% lower
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher