Moving from Minneapolis to Salt Lake City?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Salt Lake City, you'd need to earn:
$72,171/year
▼ $2,829 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,171 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,492 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,475 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,046 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$3,248 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $55,911 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -3.8% in Salt Lake City
- Housing is +10.3% in Salt Lake City
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,253/year in taxes in Salt Lake City
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~985 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Salt Lake City
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Salt Lake City Equivalent | Difference | Salt Lake City Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,491 | -$1,509 | $31,234 |
| $50,000 | $48,114 | -$1,886 | $38,533 |
| $60,000 | $57,737 | -$2,263 | $45,832 |
| $75,000 | $72,171 | -$2,829 | $55,911 |
| $100,000 | $96,228 | -$3,772 | $71,752 |
| $150,000 | $144,342 | -$5,658 | $102,915 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Salt Lake City Compare
Housing (10% more expensive in Salt Lake City)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City rents for $1,200/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $572,000 in Salt Lake City vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Utah has a flat 4.5% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Salt Lake City would save you about $1,253/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Salt Lake City's overall cost of living is 3.8% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Salt Lake City: 100.9.
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