Columbus, Ohio vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 21.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,764 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Columbus, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher