Moving from Minneapolis to Baltimore?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Baltimore, you'd need to earn:
$73,016/year
▼ $1,984 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,016 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,678 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,527 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,059 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$3,416 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $56,337 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -0.3% in Baltimore
- Housing is +5.7% in Baltimore
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,118/year in taxes in Baltimore
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~937 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Baltimore
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Baltimore Equivalent | Difference | Baltimore Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,340 | -$660 | $31,832 |
| $50,000 | $49,030 | -$970 | $39,158 |
| $60,000 | $58,720 | -$1,280 | $46,483 |
| $75,000 | $73,016 | -$1,984 | $56,337 |
| $100,000 | $97,180 | -$2,820 | $72,189 |
| $150,000 | $144,853 | -$5,147 | $102,770 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Baltimore Compare
Housing (6% more expensive in Baltimore)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Baltimore rents for $1,250/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $367,000 in Baltimore vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Maryland has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 6.5%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Baltimore would save you about $1,118/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Baltimore's overall cost of living is 0.3% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Baltimore: 104.5.
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