Find sites like
http://www.bestplaces.net/compare-cities/ I am sure there are many others.
http://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_livin ... /minnesotaYou also will want to check on your auto insurance costs as they very by region and area.
Compare where you are and where you are moving. If the cost is higher and you want to move use the numbers as negotiating points.
http://greaterstcloud.com/businesses/sa ... e-climate/Household Income Distribution 2010 estimate 2015 projection
Under $34,999 29.7% 27.3%
$35,000 - $49,999 16.1% 14.9%
$50,000 - $74999 23.9% 23.1%
$75,000 - $99,999 14.6% 15.2%
$100,000+ 15.7% 19.5%