Moving from Minneapolis to Denver?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Denver, you'd need to earn:
$73,794/year
▼ $1,206 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,794 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,849 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,575 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,070 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$3,247 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $57,053 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +0.9% in Denver
- Housing is +31.4% in Denver
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,328/year in taxes in Denver
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~699 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Denver
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Denver Equivalent | Difference | Denver Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,758 | -$242 | $32,235 |
| $50,000 | $49,509 | -$491 | $39,641 |
| $60,000 | $59,318 | -$682 | $47,091 |
| $75,000 | $73,794 | -$1,206 | $57,053 |
| $100,000 | $98,077 | -$1,923 | $73,068 |
| $150,000 | $145,870 | -$4,130 | $104,037 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Denver Compare
Housing (31% more expensive in Denver)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Denver rents for $1,600/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $570,000 in Denver vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Denver would save you about $1,328/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Denver's overall cost of living is 0.9% higher than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Denver: 105.8.
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