Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 43.4% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $107,571 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Washington
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Minneapolis, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower