Moving from Kansas City to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Kansas City lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$84,951/year
▲ $9,951 more than you make now
| Category | Kansas City | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $84,951 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$10,303 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,267 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,232 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$5,304 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $62,845 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +13.3% in Minneapolis
- Housing is +29.1% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,279/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~412 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Kansas City to Minneapolis
| Your Kansas City Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $45,307 | +$5,307 | $35,834 |
| $50,000 | $56,634 | +$6,634 | $44,165 |
| $60,000 | $67,961 | +$7,961 | $52,047 |
| $75,000 | $84,951 | +$9,951 | $62,845 |
| $100,000 | $113,268 | +$13,268 | $80,774 |
| $150,000 | $169,903 | +$19,903 | $115,140 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Kansas City and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (29% more expensive in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,150/month in Kansas City. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $300,000 in Kansas City.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. 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 $1,279/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 13.3% higher than Kansas City, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Kansas City: 92.5, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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