Question 1

Is Minneapolis or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma City, OK is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $551/month less than in Minneapolis, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,709/mo in Minneapolis versus $1,244/mo in Oklahoma City.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Minneapolis vs Oklahoma City?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $79,000/year before tax in Minneapolis, MN and $66,000/year in Oklahoma City, OK — a difference of about $13,000. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Minneapolis or Oklahoma City cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma City, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $10,983/month in Minneapolis and $8,589/month in Oklahoma City, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Minneapolis or Oklahoma City?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Oklahoma City costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Minneapolis52	Oklahoma City75
Est. monthly cost (single)	$4,188	$3,637
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$10,983	$8,589
Salary for comfort	$79,000/yr	$66,000/yr
Typical rent	$1,709	$1,244
Median home value	$345,600	$215,100
Median household income	$80,269	$66,702
Unemployment	4.2%	4.3%
Housing score	60	86
Jobs score	42	44
Safety score	11	70
Climate score	60	96
Amenities score	64	55
Population	426.8K	688.7K
Summer high / winter low	83° / 8°	94° / 29°

Minneapolis, MN vs Oklahoma City, OK