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:
$89,106/year
▲ $14,106 more than you make now
| Category | Kansas City | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $89,106 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$11,217 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,525 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,292 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$5,587 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $65,485 |
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 | $46,578 | +$6,578 | $36,769 |
| $50,000 | $58,242 | +$8,242 | $45,348 |
| $60,000 | $70,922 | +$10,922 | $53,929 |
| $75,000 | $89,106 | +$14,106 | $65,485 |
| $100,000 | $118,535 | +$18,535 | $84,062 |
| $150,000 | $178,528 | +$28,528 | $120,509 |
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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