Washington, District of Columbia vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 30.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $55,777 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Washington, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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