Moving from Baltimore to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Baltimore lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$77,023/year
▲ $2,023 more than you make now
| Category | Baltimore | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $77,023 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,559 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,775 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,117 |
| State Tax | -$3,510 | -$4,765 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,639 | $57,806 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +0.3% in Minneapolis
- Housing is -5.4% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,118/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~937 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Baltimore to Minneapolis
| Your Baltimore Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $40,715 | +$715 | $32,457 |
| $50,000 | $51,004 | +$1,004 | $40,024 |
| $60,000 | $61,292 | +$1,292 | $47,591 |
| $75,000 | $77,023 | +$2,023 | $57,806 |
| $100,000 | $102,923 | +$2,923 | $74,266 |
| $150,000 | $155,380 | +$5,380 | $106,354 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Baltimore and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (5% cheaper in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,250/month in Baltimore. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $367,000 in Baltimore.
Taxes
Maryland has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 6.5%. 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 $1,118/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 0.3% higher than Baltimore, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Baltimore: 104.5, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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