Moving from Minneapolis to Houston?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Houston, you'd need to earn:
$63,624/year
▼ $11,376 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $63,624 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,611 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,945 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$923 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $53,145 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -5.9% in Houston
- Housing is -6.5% in Houston
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $4,628/year in taxes in Houston
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,058 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Houston
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Houston Equivalent | Difference | Houston Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,854 | -$5,146 | $30,044 |
| $50,000 | $43,468 | -$6,532 | $36,965 |
| $60,000 | $52,081 | -$7,919 | $43,886 |
| $75,000 | $63,624 | -$11,376 | $53,145 |
| $100,000 | $84,919 | -$15,081 | $68,127 |
| $150,000 | $126,131 | -$23,869 | $96,964 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Houston Compare
Housing (7% cheaper in Houston)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Houston rents for $1,129/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $335,000 in Houston vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Houston would save you about $4,628/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Houston's overall cost of living is 5.9% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Houston: 98.6.
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