Columbus, Indiana vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 26.2% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $92,380 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Columbus, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher