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:
$76,105/year
▲ $1,105 more than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $76,105 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,357 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,719 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,104 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$4,703 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $57,223 |
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 | $40,589 | +$589 | $32,364 |
| $50,000 | $50,737 | +$737 | $39,828 |
| $60,000 | $60,884 | +$884 | $47,291 |
| $75,000 | $76,105 | +$1,105 | $57,223 |
| $100,000 | $101,473 | +$1,473 | $73,344 |
| $150,000 | $152,210 | +$2,210 | $104,436 |
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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