Moving from Minneapolis to Jacksonville?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn:
$71,192/year
▼ $3,808 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $71,192 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,276 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,414 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,032 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $58,470 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -5.1% in Jacksonville
- Housing is -1.8% in Jacksonville
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $4,628/year in taxes in Jacksonville
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,192 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Jacksonville
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Jacksonville Equivalent | Difference | Jacksonville Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,969 | -$2,031 | $32,547 |
| $50,000 | $47,461 | -$2,539 | $40,173 |
| $60,000 | $56,954 | -$3,046 | $47,801 |
| $75,000 | $71,192 | -$3,808 | $58,470 |
| $100,000 | $94,923 | -$5,077 | $75,164 |
| $150,000 | $142,384 | -$7,616 | $108,072 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Jacksonville Compare
Housing (2% cheaper in Jacksonville)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville rents for $1,246/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $282,000 in Jacksonville vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Jacksonville would save you about $4,628/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Jacksonville's overall cost of living is 5.1% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Jacksonville: 99.5.
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