Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 10.7% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 55% (111.8 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $67,737 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | Pittsburgh | Minneapolis vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 94.7 | +10.7% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 100.7 | +2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 72.0 | +55.4% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 107.7 | -13.2% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 97.7 | +6.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 92.4 | +11.4% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Pittsburgh | $45,158 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Pittsburgh | $90,316 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Pittsburgh | $135,474 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.