Moving from Minneapolis to Oklahoma City?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Oklahoma City, you'd need to earn:
$61,531/year
▼ $13,469 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $61,531 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,345 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,815 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$892 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$2,734 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $48,744 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -13.8% in Oklahoma City
- Housing is -33.9% in Oklahoma City
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,254/year in taxes in Oklahoma City
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~694 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Oklahoma City
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Oklahoma City Equivalent | Difference | Oklahoma City Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,478 | -$6,522 | $27,536 |
| $50,000 | $41,853 | -$8,147 | $33,868 |
| $60,000 | $50,286 | -$9,714 | $40,243 |
| $75,000 | $61,531 | -$13,469 | $48,744 |
| $100,000 | $82,108 | -$17,892 | $62,437 |
| $150,000 | $122,602 | -$27,398 | $88,916 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Oklahoma City Compare
Housing (34% cheaper in Oklahoma City)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Oklahoma City rents for $940/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $260,000 in Oklahoma City vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Oklahoma has a progressive state income tax from 0.3% to 4.8%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Oklahoma City would save you about $1,254/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Oklahoma City's overall cost of living is 13.8% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Oklahoma City: 90.4.
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