Moving from Atlanta to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Atlanta lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$80,433/year
▲ $5,433 more than you make now
| Category | Atlanta | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $80,433 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,309 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,987 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,166 |
| State Tax | -$3,893 | -$4,997 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,256 | $59,973 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +4.8% in Minneapolis
- Housing is +0.7% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $735/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~908 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Atlanta to Minneapolis
| Your Atlanta Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $42,331 | +$2,331 | $33,645 |
| $50,000 | $53,038 | +$3,038 | $41,520 |
| $60,000 | $63,744 | +$3,744 | $49,368 |
| $75,000 | $80,433 | +$5,433 | $59,973 |
| $100,000 | $107,290 | +$7,290 | $77,038 |
| $150,000 | $162,258 | +$12,258 | $110,515 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Atlanta and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (1% more expensive in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,630/month in Atlanta. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $411,000 in Atlanta.
Taxes
Georgia has a flat 5.2% state income tax. Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Minneapolis would cost you about $735/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 4.8% higher than Atlanta, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Atlanta: 100.1, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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