Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 1.7% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 14% (111.8 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $76,322 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | Sacramento | Minneapolis vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 106.7 | -1.7% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 105.2 | -2.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 130.2 | -14.1% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 151.3 | -38.2% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 100.3 | +4.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 101.3 | +1.6% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Sacramento | $50,881 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Sacramento | $101,763 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Sacramento | $152,644 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.