Moving from Minneapolis to Atlanta?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Atlanta, you'd need to earn:
$69,905/year
▼ $5,095 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $69,905 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,993 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,334 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,014 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$3,628 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $53,936 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -4.5% in Atlanta
- Housing is -0.7% in Atlanta
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $735/year in taxes in Atlanta
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~908 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Atlanta
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Atlanta Equivalent | Difference | Atlanta Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,844 | -$2,156 | $30,482 |
| $50,000 | $47,176 | -$2,824 | $37,496 |
| $60,000 | $56,507 | -$3,493 | $44,509 |
| $75,000 | $69,905 | -$5,095 | $53,936 |
| $100,000 | $93,233 | -$6,767 | $69,137 |
| $150,000 | $138,812 | -$11,188 | $98,427 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Atlanta Compare
Housing (1% cheaper in Atlanta)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Atlanta rents for $1,630/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $411,000 in Atlanta vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Georgia has a flat 5.2% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Atlanta would save you about $735/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Atlanta's overall cost of living is 4.5% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Atlanta: 100.1.
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