Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 104.8 in Minneapolis, MN in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 4.5% less expensive than Minneapolis; housing rents differ by 1% (111.0 vs 111.8). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $78,571 buys in Minneapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Minneapolis | Atlanta vs Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 104.8 | -4.5% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 103.1 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 111.8 | -0.7% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 93.5 | +2.9% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 104.4 | -7.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 102.9 | -4.7% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Minneapolis | $52,381 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Minneapolis | $104,761 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Minneapolis | $157,142 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.