Moving from Minneapolis to Virginia Beach?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Virginia Beach, you'd need to earn:
$70,077/year
▼ $4,923 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,077 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,031 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,345 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,016 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$3,772 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $53,913 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -6.6% in Virginia Beach
- Housing is -12.3% in Virginia Beach
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $573/year in taxes in Virginia Beach
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,060 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Virginia Beach
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Virginia Beach Equivalent | Difference | Virginia Beach Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,374 | -$2,626 | $30,177 |
| $50,000 | $46,718 | -$3,282 | $37,148 |
| $60,000 | $56,061 | -$3,939 | $44,118 |
| $75,000 | $70,077 | -$4,923 | $53,913 |
| $100,000 | $93,436 | -$6,564 | $69,003 |
| $150,000 | $140,153 | -$9,847 | $98,746 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Virginia Beach Compare
Housing (12% cheaper in Virginia Beach)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Virginia Beach rents for $1,630/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $340,000 in Virginia Beach vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Virginia has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 5.8%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Virginia Beach would save you about $573/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Virginia Beach's overall cost of living is 6.6% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Virginia Beach: 97.9.
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