City comparison
Yes. Oklahoma City's crime index is 183 versus 303 in Minneapolis, and its violent crime index is 197 versus 314, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Oklahoma City is cheaper. Median rent is $1,130 a month versus $1,371 in Minneapolis.
Safety is where Oklahoma City and Minneapolis split most clearly. Oklahoma City scores 120 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,130 in Oklahoma City and $1,371 in Minneapolis.
Oklahoma City is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Minneapolis makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Oklahoma City is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Oklahoma City at $1,130 average has pockets that run $930 and others at $1,530: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Oklahoma City and Minneapolis are 694 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,130 a month in Oklahoma City to $1,371 a month in Minneapolis, up $241 a month (21%).
Median household income goes from $68,656 in Oklahoma City to $80,846 in Minneapolis, up $12,190 (18%).
The crime index goes from 183 in Oklahoma City to 303 in Minneapolis, up 120 points (66%).
The move
Minneapolis and Oklahoma City are 694 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,371 a month in Minneapolis to $1,130 a month in Oklahoma City, down $241 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $80,846 in Minneapolis to $68,656 in Oklahoma City, down $12,190 (15%).
The crime index goes from 303 in Minneapolis to 183 in Oklahoma City, down 120 points (40%).
Oklahoma City, OK
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Minneapolis, MN
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Rent
18% cheaper
Oklahoma City rent is 18% cheaper than Minneapolis
Oklahoma City
Winner$1,130/mo
Minneapolis
$1,371/mo
Typical rent runs $1,130 a month in Oklahoma City versus $1,371 in Minneapolis, so Oklahoma City is 18% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $2,892, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Oklahoma City still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Minneapolis.
Planning to buy in Oklahoma City? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
18% higher
Minneapolis's median income is 18% higher than Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
$68,656
Minneapolis
Winner$80,846
Median household income is $80,846 in Minneapolis versus $68,656 in Oklahoma City, so typical pay runs 18% higher in Minneapolis (about $12,190 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Minneapolis is the stronger labor market on paper. Oklahoma City can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
40% lower crime
Oklahoma City's crime index is 40% lower than Minneapolis
Oklahoma City
Winner183 (100 = avg)
Minneapolis
303 (100 = avg)
Oklahoma City's crime index is 183 versus 303 in Minneapolis (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 40% lower in Oklahoma City. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Oklahoma City is the easier city. Minneapolis can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
28% more comfortable
Oklahoma City weather is 28% more comfortable than Minneapolis
Oklahoma City
Winner66°F avg · 75°F highs · comfort 100/100
Minneapolis
57°F avg · 65°F highs · comfort 78/100
Oklahoma City averages about 66°F (75°F highs); Minneapolis averages about 57°F (65°F highs). Oklahoma City sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Minneapolis averages around 57°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Oklahoma City scores 28% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Minneapolis if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Oklahoma City is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 18% cheaper here at about $1,130 a month. Choose Oklahoma City if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Oklahoma City if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (66°F) beat Minneapolis on this page's weather index by 28%. Minneapolis may pay more or cost less, but Oklahoma City is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Oklahoma City is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 40% lower than Minneapolis (183 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Minneapolis is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 18% higher here ($80,846). Start with Minneapolis if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Oklahoma City scores 42/100 versus 26/100 in Minneapolis. Rent is $1,130/month in Oklahoma City and $1,371/month in Minneapolis, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Safety still diverges (42/100 in Oklahoma City vs 26/100 in Minneapolis), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Typical rent stays $1,130 in Oklahoma City and $1,371 in Minneapolis.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Oklahoma City; Minneapolis only makes sense when you have walked the Minneapolis ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,371 rent.
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