Moving from Minneapolis to Fresno?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Fresno, you'd need to earn:
$70,802/year
▼ $4,198 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,802 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,190 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,390 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,027 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$3,127 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $55,068 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.5% in Fresno
- Housing is -6.1% in Fresno
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,110/year in taxes in Fresno
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,490 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Fresno
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Fresno Equivalent | Difference | Fresno Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,306 | -$2,694 | $31,139 |
| $50,000 | $46,818 | -$3,182 | $38,270 |
| $60,000 | $56,507 | -$3,493 | $45,461 |
| $75,000 | $70,802 | -$4,198 | $55,068 |
| $100,000 | $96,163 | -$3,837 | $70,551 |
| $150,000 | $146,109 | -$3,891 | $100,488 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Fresno Compare
Housing (6% cheaper in Fresno)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno rents for $1,300/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $395,000 in Fresno vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. California has a progressive state income tax from 1.0% to 13.3%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Fresno would save you about $1,110/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Fresno's overall cost of living is 2.5% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Fresno: 102.2.
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