Durham, North Carolina vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 7.7% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,462 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Durham, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher