Moving from Minneapolis to Tampa?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Tampa, you'd need to earn:
$72,187/year
▼ $2,813 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,187 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,495 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,476 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,047 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $59,170 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -3.8% in Tampa
- Housing is +12.5% in Tampa
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $4,628/year in taxes in Tampa
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,318 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Tampa
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Tampa Equivalent | Difference | Tampa Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,500 | -$1,500 | $32,973 |
| $50,000 | $48,124 | -$1,876 | $40,706 |
| $60,000 | $57,749 | -$2,251 | $48,440 |
| $75,000 | $72,187 | -$2,813 | $59,170 |
| $100,000 | $96,249 | -$3,751 | $76,097 |
| $150,000 | $144,373 | -$5,627 | $109,432 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Tampa Compare
Housing (13% more expensive in Tampa)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa rents for $1,500/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $374,000 in Tampa 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 Tampa would save you about $4,628/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Tampa'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, Tampa: 100.9.
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