Minnesota vs Wisconsin
Minnesota has a progressive state income tax reaching 9.85%. Wisconsin has a progressive state income tax reaching 7.65%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
The Twin Cities metropolitan area extends across the border into Wisconsin.
US$698 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Wisconsin
| Gross | Minnesota keeps | Wisconsin keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$25,499 | US$25,746 | US$247 more in Wisconsin |
| US$60,000 | US$47,833 | US$48,531 | US$698 more in Wisconsin |
| US$100,000 | US$73,903 | US$75,261 | US$1,357 more in Wisconsin |
| US$150,000 | US$104,849 | US$107,222 | US$2,372 more in Wisconsin |
Both use the USD, so these are the same amount of money on both sides. Figures are for a single filer and exclude cost of living, and include federal tax and payroll taxes, which are identical either side.
Both states apply the same federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter a salary above and switch the state selector between Minnesota and Wisconsin to see the gap on your own number.
Minnesota
a progressive state income tax reaching 9.85%
Wisconsin
a progressive state income tax reaching 7.65%
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.