Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 9.8% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 27% (111.8 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $68,308 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | Columbus | Minneapolis vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 95.5 | +9.8% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 93.6 | +10.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 87.9 | +27.2% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 95.5 | -2.1% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.9 | +5.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 96.6 | +6.6% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Columbus | $45,539 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Columbus | $91,077 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Columbus | $136,616 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.