Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 10.7% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 18% (111.8 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $67,769 buys in San Antonio, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | San Antonio | Minneapolis vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 94.7 | +10.7% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 93.8 | +9.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 94.6 | +18.3% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 82.2 | +13.8% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 96.2 | +8.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 96.1 | +7.1% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in San Antonio | $45,179 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in San Antonio | $90,359 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in San Antonio | $135,538 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.