Minneapolis vs Los Angeles Cost of Living
Minneapolis (United States) · Overall index 65.8 — Los Angeles (United States) · Overall index 84.3
Summary
- Overall, Los Angeles is 28% more expensive than Minneapolis.
- Rent in Los Angeles is 83% more expensive than in Minneapolis.
- Groceries in Los Angeles is 21% more expensive than in Minneapolis.
| Item | Minneapolis | Los Angeles | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +83% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,490 | $3,015 | +102% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,056 | $2,094 | +98% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,181 | $5,390 | +69% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,243 | $3,727 | +66% |
| Groceries | +21% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.08 | $1.22 | +13% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.15 | $4.23 | +34% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.88 | $5.36 | +38% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.85 | $4.45 | +16% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.9 | $12.9 | +18% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.2 | $13.9 | +36% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $18.2 | $19.4 | +7% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.69 | $5.63 | +20% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.8 | $2.08 | +16% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.78 | $4.73 | +25% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.56 | $5.89 | +29% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.35 | $2.66 | +13% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.32 | $2.62 | +13% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.28 | $2.64 | +16% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.12 | $2.4 | +13% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.2 | $15.1 | +24% |
| Transport | +16% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2 | $2.52 | +26% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $94.9 | $123 | +30% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.64 | $3.66 | +1% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.67 | $1.93 | +16% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.82 | $0.95 | +16% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $22,359 | $24,629 | +10% |
| Dining out | +18% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.9 | $19.4 | +8% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $106 | $120 | +13% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.72 | $10.6 | +22% |
| Cappuccino | $4.51 | $5.3 | +18% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.42 | $2.52 | +4% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.77 | $7.79 | +35% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.72 | $8.45 | +26% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.55 | $1.83 | +18% |
| Telecom | +2% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $58.8 | $53.8 | -9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $56.9 | $58.1 | +2% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.32 | $0.32 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.9 | $15 | +16% |
| Utilities & household | +20% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $140 | $181 | +29% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.2 | $0.24 | +20% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.9 | $4.85 | +24% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.33 | $1.31 | -2% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.5 | $22.7 | +23% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $75 | $88.5 | +18% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $14.8 | $16.8 | +14% |
| Men's haircut | $25.8 | $30.7 | +19% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $22.5 | $27.9 | +24% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,777 | $2,276 | +28% |
3,420 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
Keep your standard of living
Estimates for reference only — not official statistics.
Compare other cities
vs