Moving from Minneapolis to Boston?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Boston, you'd need to earn:
$76,486/year
▲ $1,486 more than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $76,486 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,441 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,742 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,109 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$3,824 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $58,370 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +3.3% in Boston
- Housing is +32.7% in Boston
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $878/year in taxes in Boston
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,121 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Boston
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Boston Equivalent | Difference | Boston Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,075 | +$1,075 | $32,989 |
| $50,000 | $51,124 | +$1,124 | $40,560 |
| $60,000 | $61,232 | +$1,232 | $48,177 |
| $75,000 | $76,486 | +$1,486 | $58,370 |
| $100,000 | $101,607 | +$1,607 | $74,786 |
| $150,000 | $151,134 | +$1,134 | $106,496 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Boston Compare
Housing (33% more expensive in Boston)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Boston rents for $2,950/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $825,000 in Boston vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Massachusetts has a progressive state income tax from 5.0% to 9.0%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Boston would save you about $878/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Boston's overall cost of living is 3.3% higher than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Boston: 108.3.
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