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HEAD-TO-HEAD TAX COMPARISON Β· 2026

COUNTRY A Minnesota VS COUNTRY B Florida

Side-by-side analysis of income tax, effective rates, and take-home pay for Minnesota and Florida in 2026.

OVERVIEW
MN 9.85% vs FL 0%. FL saves $7,275/year. Trade high services for savings.
Section 01

The Big Picture

Top-line rates and effective take-home for a typical earner β€” including income tax, social contributions, and applicable surcharges.

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COUNTRY A
Minnesota
TAX RATE
5.35-9.85%
Progressive

9.85% top

🌞
COUNTRY B
Florida
TAX RATE
0%
No Income Tax

Zero income tax

TYPICAL ANNUAL DIFFERENCE
Moving from Florida β†’ Minnesota at $100,000
$6,395 income

That's FL saves $533/month back in your pocket

Section 02

Tax Savings by Income Level

Net take-home after all income tax, social contributions, and surcharges β€” for a single employee with no dependents.

GROSS INCOME
❄️ MN TAX
🌞 FL TAX
SAVINGS
10-YEAR
$50,000
$2,678
$0
FL saves $2,678
$26,780
$100,000
$6,395
$0
FL saves $6,395
$63,950
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Minnesota Pros & Cons

+ PROS
  • #1 healthcare
  • #8 education
  • Twin Cities Fortune 500s
  • High quality services
βˆ’ CONS
  • 9.85% top rate (3rd-highest)
  • Brutal winters
  • High taxes
  • Property tax 1.08%
🌞

Florida Pros & Cons

+ PROS
  • 0% income tax
  • Lower property tax
  • Warm weather
  • No retirement tax
βˆ’ CONS
  • Hurricane risk
  • Hot summers
  • Higher housing
  • Lower services
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Worth it?

FL saves $7,275/year but MN has #1 healthcare