Moving from Minneapolis to Birmingham?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Birmingham, you'd need to earn:
$62,847/year
▼ $12,153 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $62,847 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,503 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,897 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$911 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$3,102 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $49,434 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -12.6% in Birmingham
- Housing is -35.7% in Birmingham
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $918/year in taxes in Birmingham
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~863 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Birmingham
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Birmingham Equivalent | Difference | Birmingham Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,316 | -$5,684 | $27,936 |
| $50,000 | $42,810 | -$7,190 | $34,336 |
| $60,000 | $51,363 | -$8,637 | $40,781 |
| $75,000 | $62,847 | -$12,153 | $49,434 |
| $100,000 | $83,962 | -$16,038 | $63,295 |
| $150,000 | $125,234 | -$24,766 | $90,129 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Birmingham Compare
Housing (36% cheaper in Birmingham)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham rents for $1,050/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $230,000 in Birmingham vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Alabama has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 5.0%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Birmingham would save you about $918/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Birmingham's overall cost of living is 12.6% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Birmingham: 91.6.
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