Moving from Birmingham to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Birmingham lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$89,464/year
▲ $14,464 more than you make now
| Category | Birmingham | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $89,464 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$11,296 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,547 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,297 |
| State Tax | -$3,710 | -$5,611 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,439 | $65,713 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +14.4% in Minneapolis
- Housing is +55.5% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $918/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~863 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Birmingham to Minneapolis
| Your Birmingham Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $46,698 | +$6,698 | $36,857 |
| $50,000 | $58,421 | +$8,421 | $45,479 |
| $60,000 | $71,161 | +$11,161 | $54,081 |
| $75,000 | $89,464 | +$14,464 | $65,713 |
| $100,000 | $119,073 | +$19,073 | $84,388 |
| $150,000 | $179,306 | +$29,306 | $121,028 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Birmingham and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (55% more expensive in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,050/month in Birmingham. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $230,000 in Birmingham.
Taxes
Alabama has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 5.0%. 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 $918/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 14.4% higher than Birmingham, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Birmingham: 91.6, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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