Moving from Minneapolis to Columbus?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Columbus, you'd need to earn:
$62,787/year
▼ $12,213 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $62,787 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,496 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,893 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$910 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$1,010 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $51,478 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -8.9% in Columbus
- Housing is -21.4% in Columbus
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,282/year in taxes in Columbus
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~627 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Columbus
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Columbus Equivalent | Difference | Columbus Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,956 | -$6,044 | $29,105 |
| $50,000 | $42,570 | -$7,430 | $35,789 |
| $60,000 | $51,183 | -$8,817 | $42,473 |
| $75,000 | $62,787 | -$12,213 | $51,478 |
| $100,000 | $84,142 | -$15,858 | $65,982 |
| $150,000 | $126,011 | -$23,989 | $93,938 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Columbus Compare
Housing (21% cheaper in Columbus)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus rents for $1,191/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $290,000 in Columbus vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Ohio has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 3.5%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Columbus would save you about $3,282/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Columbus's overall cost of living is 8.9% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Columbus: 95.5.
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