Moving from Minneapolis to Houston?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Minneapolis lifestyle in Houston, you'd need to earn:
$70,548/year
▼ $4,452 less than you make now
| Category | Minneapolis | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,548 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,135 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,374 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,023 |
| State Tax | -$4,628 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,521 | $58,017 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -5.9% in Houston
- Housing is -6.5% in Houston
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $4,628/year in taxes in Houston
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,058 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Minneapolis to Houston
| Your Minneapolis Salary | Houston Equivalent | Difference | Houston Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,626 | -$2,374 | $32,271 |
| $50,000 | $47,032 | -$2,968 | $39,829 |
| $60,000 | $56,439 | -$3,561 | $47,387 |
| $75,000 | $70,548 | -$4,452 | $58,017 |
| $100,000 | $94,064 | -$5,936 | $74,560 |
| $150,000 | $141,096 | -$8,904 | $107,192 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Minneapolis and Houston Compare
Housing (7% cheaper in Houston)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Houston rents for $1,129/month compared to $1,330/month in Minneapolis. Median home prices: $335,000 in Houston vs $327,000 in Minneapolis.
Taxes
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax from 5.3% to 9.8%. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Houston would save you about $4,628/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Houston's overall cost of living is 5.9% lower than Minneapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Minneapolis: 104.8, Houston: 98.6.
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