Boston, Massachusetts vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 31.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $112,940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Boston, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower