Moving from Seattle to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Seattle lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$70,762/year
▼ $4,238 less than you make now
| Category | Seattle | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,762 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,182 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,387 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,026 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$4,340 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $53,828 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -5.7% in Minneapolis
- Housing is -26.1% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $4,628/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,391 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Seattle to Minneapolis
| Your Seattle Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,740 | -$2,260 | $30,269 |
| $50,000 | $47,175 | -$2,825 | $37,208 |
| $60,000 | $56,610 | -$3,390 | $44,147 |
| $75,000 | $70,762 | -$4,238 | $53,828 |
| $100,000 | $94,349 | -$5,651 | $68,817 |
| $150,000 | $141,524 | -$8,476 | $97,971 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Seattle and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (26% cheaper in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $1,937/month in Seattle. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $728,000 in Seattle.
Taxes
Washington 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 5.7% lower than Seattle, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Seattle: 111.1, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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