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:
$86,295/year
▲ $11,295 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $86,295 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$10,599 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,350 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,251 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$5,396 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $63,699 |
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 | $45,262 | +$5,262 | $35,801 |
| $50,000 | $56,627 | +$6,627 | $44,160 |
| $60,000 | $68,649 | +$8,649 | $52,485 |
| $75,000 | $86,295 | +$11,295 | $63,699 |
| $100,000 | $114,946 | +$14,946 | $81,823 |
| $150,000 | $173,444 | +$23,444 | $117,282 |
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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