Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 10.2% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 42% (111.8 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $68,035 buys in St. Louis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | St. Louis | Minneapolis vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 95.1 | +10.2% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 100.0 | +3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 79.0 | +41.5% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 69.9 | +33.7% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.6 | +5.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 91.0 | +13.1% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in St. Louis | $45,357 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in St. Louis | $90,714 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in St. Louis | $136,071 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.