The population of New York City is approximately 8.8 million, while the population of Minneapolis is approximately 429,000.
New York City is the most populous city in the United States, while Minneapolis is the 46th most populous city.
New York City has a land area of approximately 302.6 square miles, while Minneapolis has a land area of approximately 58.7 square miles.
New York City is the most densely populated major city in the United States, while Minneapolis is the 23rd most densely populated major city.