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Retire in Minnesota: 2026 Tax & Cost of Living Guide

One of the highest top income tax rates (9.85%) and a low-threshold estate tax ($3M). SS exempt for most middle-income retirees as of 2023.

State income tax

Progressive — top rate 9.85%

Social Security

Taxed

Estate tax

Yes

Property tax

1.05%

How Minnesota Taxes Retirement Income

Social Security
Fully exempt for single filers with AGI under $78K / $100K joint; partial exemption above
Public pensions (state/federal)
Taxed
Private pensions
Taxed
401(k) / IRA withdrawals
Taxed

Exemption / exclusion

Data not yet verified for this state. Consult a state tax professional.

What Would You Pay in State Income Tax?

Rough estimates at the top marginal rate (actual effective rate will be lower for most retirees due to brackets, exemptions, and standard deduction):

Annual Retirement IncomeEstimated State TaxEffective Rate
$50,000$4,9259.8%
$100,000$9,8509.8%
$200,000$19,7009.8%

Estate & Inheritance Tax

State Estate Tax

Exemption: $3,000,000 · Top rate: 16%

Federal estate tax exemption is $13.61M (2024) — Minnesota's lower threshold means more estates are subject to state tax than federal.

We don't have detailed cost-of-living data for a city in Minnesota yet. See our city guides for 300+ other cities worldwide, or compare Minnesota against other US states below.

States With No Income Tax

Alaska

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Nevada

New Hampshire

South Dakota

Tennessee

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Dave Ramsey

12% / 8%

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4% rule

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7% / 4%

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Tax rates and programs are subject to change. Data is current for 2024–2025. Always consult a qualified tax professional before making relocation decisions.