Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 0.3% more expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 5% (111.8 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $74,760 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | Baltimore | Minneapolis vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 104.5 | +0.3% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 102.4 | +0.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 118.2 | -5.4% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 110.2 | -15.2% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 101.5 | +2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 106.4 | -3.2% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Baltimore | $49,840 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Baltimore | $99,680 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Baltimore | $149,521 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.