Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 0.9% less expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 24% (111.8 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $75,687 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | Denver | Minneapolis vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 105.8 | -0.9% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 101.0 | +2.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 146.9 | -23.9% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 87.9 | +6.4% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 99.4 | +5.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 105.8 | -2.7% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Denver | $50,458 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Denver | $100,916 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Denver | $151,374 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.