Moving from St. Louis to Minneapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Minneapolis, you'd need to earn:
$82,678/year
▲ $7,678 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $82,678 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,803 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,126 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,199 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$5,150 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $61,400 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +10.2% in Minneapolis
- Housing is +41.5% in Minneapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,279/year in taxes in Minneapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~466 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Minneapolis
| Your St. Louis Salary | Minneapolis Equivalent | Difference | Minneapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $44,095 | +$4,095 | $34,943 |
| $50,000 | $55,118 | +$5,118 | $43,050 |
| $60,000 | $66,142 | +$6,142 | $50,892 |
| $75,000 | $82,678 | +$7,678 | $61,400 |
| $100,000 | $110,237 | +$10,237 | $78,880 |
| $150,000 | $165,355 | +$15,355 | $112,388 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Minneapolis Compare
Housing (42% more expensive in Minneapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis rents for $1,330/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $327,000 in Minneapolis vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. 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 $1,279/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Minneapolis's overall cost of living is 10.2% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Minneapolis: 104.8.
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