Moving from Houston to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Houston lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$88,328/year
▲ $13,328 more than you make now
| Category | Houston | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $88,328 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$11,046 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,476 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,281 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$5,534 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $64,991 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +6.3% in Minneapolis
- Housing is +7.0% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $4,628/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,058 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Houston to Minneapolis
| Your Houston Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $45,980 | +$5,980 | $36,329 |
| $50,000 | $57,584 | +$7,584 | $44,864 |
| $60,000 | $70,144 | +$10,144 | $53,435 |
| $75,000 | $88,328 | +$13,328 | $64,991 |
| $100,000 | $117,936 | +$17,936 | $83,692 |
| $150,000 | $178,409 | +$28,409 | $120,429 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Houston and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (7% more expensive in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,129/month in Houston. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $335,000 in Houston.
Taxes
Texas has no 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 $4,628/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 6.3% higher than Houston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Houston: 98.6, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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