Los Angeles vs Minneapolis Cost of Living
Los Angeles (United States) · Overall index 84.3 — Minneapolis (United States) · Overall index 65.8
Summary
- Overall, Minneapolis is 22% cheaper than Los Angeles.
- Rent in Minneapolis is 45% cheaper than in Los Angeles.
- Groceries in Minneapolis is 17% cheaper than in Los Angeles.
| Item | Los Angeles | Minneapolis | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -45% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,015 | $1,490 | -51% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,094 | $1,056 | -50% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,390 | $3,181 | -41% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,727 | $2,243 | -40% |
| Groceries | -17% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.22 | $1.08 | -11% |
| White bread (500g) | $4.23 | $3.15 | -26% |
| Rice (1kg) | $5.36 | $3.88 | -28% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.45 | $3.85 | -13% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $12.9 | $10.9 | -16% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $13.9 | $10.2 | -27% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $19.4 | $18.2 | -6% |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.63 | $4.69 | -17% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $2.08 | $1.8 | -13% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.73 | $3.78 | -20% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.89 | $4.56 | -23% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | $2.35 | -12% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.62 | $2.32 | -11% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.64 | $2.28 | -14% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.4 | $2.12 | -12% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $15.1 | $12.2 | -19% |
| Transport | -13% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.52 | $2 | -21% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $123 | $94.9 | -23% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.66 | $3.64 | -1% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.93 | $1.67 | -13% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.95 | $0.82 | -14% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $24,629 | $22,359 | -9% |
| Dining out | -15% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.4 | $17.9 | -8% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $120 | $106 | -12% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.6 | $8.72 | -18% |
| Cappuccino | $5.3 | $4.51 | -15% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.52 | $2.42 | -4% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $7.79 | $5.77 | -26% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $8.45 | $6.72 | -20% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.83 | $1.55 | -15% |
| Telecom | -2% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $53.8 | $58.8 | +9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.1 | $56.9 | -2% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.32 | $0.32 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $15 | $12.9 | -14% |
| Utilities & household | -17% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $181 | $140 | -23% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.24 | $0.2 | -17% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.85 | $3.9 | -20% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.31 | $1.33 | +2% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $22.7 | $18.5 | -19% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $88.5 | $75 | -15% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $16.8 | $14.8 | -12% |
| Men's haircut | $30.7 | $25.8 | -16% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $27.9 | $22.5 | -19% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $2,276 | $1,777 | -22% |
3,420 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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