Denver, Colorado vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 17.8% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,615 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Denver, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher