Living Cost Compare
Minneapolis

Minnesota

$1,350/mo est.

vs
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

$1,030/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,350 in Minneapolis, MN versus $1,030 in Oklahoma City, OK. Overall, Oklahoma City, OK is roughly 24% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Minneapolis, MN, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $80,269 in Minneapolis, MN and $66,702 in Oklahoma City, OK — about 17% higher in Minneapolis, MN. Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax; Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.

Minneapolis, MN
Oklahoma City, OK

Rent

Studio
$992
$795
+20% in Minneapolis, MN
1 Bedroom
$1,192
$882
+26% in Minneapolis, MN
2 Bedroom
$1,555
$1,085
+30% in Minneapolis, MN
3 Bedroom
$1,761
$1,356
+23% in Minneapolis, MN

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$345,600
$215,100
+38% in Minneapolis, MN

Income

Median Household Income
$80,269
$66,702
+17% in Minneapolis, MN
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$59,320
$47,230
+20% in Minneapolis, MN

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
33.0 yr
35.0 yr
+2.0 yr in Oklahoma City, OK
Homeownership
48.0%
59.1%
+11.1 pp in Oklahoma City, OK
Bachelor's+ (25+)
54.5%
34.0%
+20.5 pp in Minneapolis, MN
Avg Commute
22.5 min
22.2 min
+0.3 min in Minneapolis, MN

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
1,167.8
685.6
+41% in Minneapolis, MN
Property Crime
5,182.6
2,928.9
+43% in Minneapolis, MN

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
47.4°F
61.5°F
+14.1°F in Oklahoma City, OK
Annual Precipitation
32.8 in
36.5 in
+3.7 in in Oklahoma City, OK

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$4.25/gal
$4.35/gal
+2% in Oklahoma City, OK

Area: Minnesota vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
$2.00
$1.75
+13% in Minneapolis, MN

Adult base one-way fare — Metro Transit vs EMBARK (2026).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
15.1
13.6
+10% in Minneapolis, MN
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$14.33
$15.95
+11% in Oklahoma City, OK

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.14
$4.16
+1% in Oklahoma City, OK
Bread (lb)
$1.79
$1.73
+3% in Minneapolis, MN
Eggs (doz)
$3.63
$2.19
+40% in Minneapolis, MN
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.97
$6.56
+6% in Minneapolis, MN
Chicken (lb)
$2.15
$1.90
+12% in Minneapolis, MN
Bananas (lb)
$0.63
$0.61
+3% in Minneapolis, MN

Average prices — Midwest vs South (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (MN / OK)
6.875%
4.5%
+2.4 pp in MN
Income Tax (top rate)
9.85%
4.50%
+5.3 pp in MN

Minneapolis vs Oklahoma City — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Minneapolis or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City, OK is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,030 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 24% below Minneapolis, MN's $1,350, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Minneapolis than in Oklahoma City?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $48,000 a year in Minneapolis versus $35,000 in Oklahoma City.
Which has lower taxes, Minneapolis or Oklahoma City?
Minneapolis is taxed under Minnesota's rules (a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax); Oklahoma City under Oklahoma's (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).