Moving from Minneapolis to Omaha?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Omaha, you'd need to earn:
$65,762/year
▼ $9,238 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $65,762 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,082 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,077 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$954 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$3,063 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $51,587 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -12.3% in Omaha
- Housing is -22.7% in Omaha
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,084/year in taxes in Omaha
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~290 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Omaha
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Omaha Equivalent | Difference | Omaha Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $35,073 | -$4,927 | $28,752 |
| $50,000 | $43,841 | -$6,159 | $35,342 |
| $60,000 | $52,610 | -$7,390 | $41,931 |
| $75,000 | $65,762 | -$9,238 | $51,587 |
| $100,000 | $87,683 | -$12,317 | $65,868 |
| $150,000 | $131,524 | -$18,476 | $94,167 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Omaha Compare
Housing (23% cheaper in Omaha)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Omaha rents for $1,100/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $290,000 in Omaha vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Nebraska has a progressive state income tax from 2.5% to 5.2%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Omaha would save you about $1,084/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Omaha's overall cost of living is 12.3% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Omaha: 91.9.
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