Moving from Milwaukee to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Milwaukee lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$81,101/year
▲ $6,101 more than you make now
| Category | Milwaukee | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $81,101 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,456 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,028 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,176 |
| State Tax | -$3,389 | -$5,043 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,760 | $60,398 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +8.1% in Minneapolis
- Housing is +15.1% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,239/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~298 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Milwaukee to Minneapolis
| Your Milwaukee Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $43,254 | +$3,254 | $34,324 |
| $50,000 | $54,067 | +$4,067 | $42,277 |
| $60,000 | $64,880 | +$4,880 | $50,090 |
| $75,000 | $81,101 | +$6,101 | $60,398 |
| $100,000 | $108,134 | +$8,134 | $77,565 |
| $150,000 | $162,201 | +$12,201 | $110,480 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Milwaukee and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (15% more expensive in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,200/month in Milwaukee. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $290,000 in Milwaukee.
Taxes
Wisconsin has a progressive state income tax from 3.5% to 7.6%. 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 $1,239/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 8.1% higher than Milwaukee, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Milwaukee: 96.9, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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