Moving from Portland to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Portland lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$71,939/year
▼ $3,061 less than you make now
| Category | Portland | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $71,939 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,441 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,460 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,043 |
| State Tax | -$6,254 | -$4,420 |
| Take-Home Pay | $54,895 | $54,575 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -0.6% in Minneapolis
- Housing is -10.6% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,626/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,423 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Portland to Minneapolis
| Your Portland Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,502 | -$1,498 | $30,829 |
| $50,000 | $48,133 | -$1,867 | $37,913 |
| $60,000 | $57,823 | -$2,177 | $45,040 |
| $75,000 | $71,939 | -$3,061 | $54,575 |
| $100,000 | $96,044 | -$3,956 | $69,894 |
| $150,000 | $144,255 | -$5,745 | $99,623 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Portland and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (11% cheaper in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,550/month in Portland. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $510,000 in Portland.
Taxes
Oregon has a progressive state income tax from 4.8% to 9.9%. Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Minneapolis would save you about $1,626/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 0.6% lower than Portland, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Portland: 105.4, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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