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Minneapolis vs Denver

$100,000 in Minneapolis buys a lifestyle closer to $115,000 in Denver, because Denver's cost-of-living index is 126 versus 110.

Minneapolis

Strong job market and progressive state income tax.

COL index
110
Typical 1-bed
$1,500/mo
Comfortable salary
$94,000
$100k take-home
$73,903
Full Minneapolis guide

Denver

A magnet for remote workers. Housing is the main cost pressure versus the US average.

COL index
126
Typical 1-bed
$1,850/mo
Comfortable salary
$107,000
$100k take-home
$75,488
Full Denver guide

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