Is Adelaide more expensive than Minneapolis?

Adelaide is 0.1% more expensive than Minneapolis overall. Rent is 10.4% lower, groceries 5.6% more expensive, and restaurants 12.1% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Minneapolis or Adelaide?

Minneapolis has a purchasing power index of 129.1 while Adelaide has 121.6 (NYC = 100). Minneapolis offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇸 Minneapolis vs 🇦🇺 Adelaide

2026

Adelaide is 0.1% more expensive

Category	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	🇦🇺 Adelaide	Difference
Cost of Living	76.7	76.8	+0.1%
Rent	38.4	34.4	-10.4%
Groceries	90.0	95.0	+5.6%
Restaurants	79.1	69.5	-12.1%
Purchasing Power	129.1	121.6	-5.8%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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