Tempe, Arizona vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 6.7% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $17,456 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Tempe, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher