Moving from Boston to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Boston lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$73,495/year
▼ $1,505 less than you make now
| Category | Boston | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,495 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,783 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,557 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,066 |
| State Tax | -$3,750 | -$4,525 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,399 | $55,564 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -3.2% in Minneapolis
- Housing is -24.7% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $878/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,121 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Boston to Minneapolis
| Your Boston Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,921 | -$1,079 | $31,137 |
| $50,000 | $48,851 | -$1,149 | $38,441 |
| $60,000 | $58,780 | -$1,220 | $45,743 |
| $75,000 | $73,495 | -$1,505 | $55,564 |
| $100,000 | $98,377 | -$1,623 | $71,377 |
| $150,000 | $148,860 | -$1,140 | $102,409 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Boston and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (25% cheaper in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $2,950/month in Boston. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $825,000 in Boston.
Taxes
Massachusetts has a progressive state income tax from 5.0% to 9.0%. 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 $878/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 3.2% lower than Boston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Boston: 108.3, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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