Moving from Phoenix to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$80,732/year
▲ $5,732 more than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $80,732 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,375 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,005 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,171 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$5,018 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $60,163 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +1.5% in Minneapolis
- Housing is -7.8% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $2,753/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,279 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to Minneapolis
| Your Phoenix Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $42,391 | +$2,391 | $33,689 |
| $50,000 | $53,097 | +$3,097 | $41,564 |
| $60,000 | $63,924 | +$3,924 | $49,482 |
| $75,000 | $80,732 | +$5,732 | $60,163 |
| $100,000 | $107,828 | +$7,828 | $77,374 |
| $150,000 | $163,275 | +$13,275 | $111,130 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (8% cheaper in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $460,000 in Phoenix.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% 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 $2,753/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 1.5% higher than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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