Moving from Minneapolis to Milwaukee?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Milwaukee, you'd need to earn:
$66,555/year
▼ $8,445 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $66,555 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,256 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,126 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$965 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$2,941 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $52,266 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -7.5% in Milwaukee
- Housing is -13.1% in Milwaukee
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,239/year in taxes in Milwaukee
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~298 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Milwaukee
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Milwaukee Equivalent | Difference | Milwaukee Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $36,050 | -$3,950 | $29,551 |
| $50,000 | $44,963 | -$5,037 | $36,320 |
| $60,000 | $53,995 | -$6,005 | $43,148 |
| $75,000 | $66,555 | -$8,445 | $52,266 |
| $100,000 | $89,166 | -$10,834 | $66,975 |
| $150,000 | $133,249 | -$16,751 | $95,353 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Milwaukee Compare
Housing (13% cheaper in Milwaukee)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee rents for $1,200/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $290,000 in Milwaukee vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Wisconsin has a progressive state income tax from 3.5% to 7.6%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Milwaukee would save you about $1,239/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Milwaukee's overall cost of living is 7.5% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Milwaukee: 96.9.
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