Moving from Minneapolis to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$72,564/year
▼ $2,436 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,564 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,578 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,499 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,052 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $59,435 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -3.2% in Orlando
- Housing is +10.4% in Orlando
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $4,628/year in taxes in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,309 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Orlando
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,701 | -$1,299 | $33,135 |
| $50,000 | $48,376 | -$1,624 | $40,909 |
| $60,000 | $58,052 | -$1,948 | $48,683 |
| $75,000 | $72,564 | -$2,436 | $59,435 |
| $100,000 | $96,753 | -$3,247 | $76,452 |
| $150,000 | $145,129 | -$4,871 | $109,949 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Orlando Compare
Housing (10% more expensive in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando 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 Orlando would save you about $4,628/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 3.2% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Orlando: 101.4.
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