Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 111.9 in San Diego, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 6.3% less expensive than San Diego; housing rents differ by 38% (111.8 vs 179.3). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $80,055 buys in San Diego, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | San Diego | Minneapolis vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 111.9 | -6.3% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 108.0 | -4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 179.3 | -37.6% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 174.2 | -46.3% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 99.6 | +4.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 113.7 | -9.5% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in San Diego | $53,370 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in San Diego | $106,740 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in San Diego | $160,110 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.