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:
$90,781/year
▲ $15,781 more than you make now
| Category | Nashville | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $90,781 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$11,586 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,628 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,316 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$5,701 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $66,550 |
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 | $47,176 | +$7,176 | $37,209 |
| $50,000 | $59,019 | +$9,019 | $45,919 |
| $60,000 | $72,119 | +$12,119 | $54,690 |
| $75,000 | $90,781 | +$15,781 | $66,550 |
| $100,000 | $121,166 | +$21,166 | $85,654 |
| $150,000 | $182,656 | +$32,656 | $123,262 |
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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