Moving from Nashville to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Nashville lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$81,605/year
▲ $6,605 more than you make now
| Category | Nashville | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $81,605 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,567 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,060 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,183 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$5,077 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $60,718 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +8.8% in Minneapolis
- Housing is +6.9% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $4,628/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~697 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Nashville to Minneapolis
| Your Nashville Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $43,523 | +$3,523 | $34,522 |
| $50,000 | $54,403 | +$4,403 | $42,524 |
| $60,000 | $65,284 | +$5,284 | $50,346 |
| $75,000 | $81,605 | +$6,605 | $60,718 |
| $100,000 | $108,806 | +$8,806 | $77,985 |
| $150,000 | $163,210 | +$13,210 | $111,091 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Nashville and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (7% more expensive in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,500/month in Nashville. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $460,000 in Nashville.
Taxes
Tennessee has no state income tax. Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Minneapolis would cost you about $4,628/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 8.8% higher than Nashville, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Nashville: 96.3, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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