Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 104.8 in Minneapolis, MN in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 5.9% less expensive than Minneapolis; housing rents differ by 7% (104.5 vs 111.8). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $79,709 buys in Minneapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Minneapolis | Houston vs Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 104.8 | -5.9% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 103.1 | -2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 111.8 | -6.6% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 93.5 | +1.9% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 104.4 | -8.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 102.9 | -3.4% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Minneapolis | $53,140 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Minneapolis | $106,279 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Minneapolis | $159,419 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.