Moving to Minnesota from Australia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Minnesota — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Australia to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 6.3% cheaper than Australia overall. A A$110,000 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $72,400 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Minneapolis averages 55°F vs 72°F in Sydney, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.1% more
Groceries
pay 2.9% more
Transportation
pay 9.3% less
Housing
pay 5.1% less
Childcare
pay 17.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.2% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Minnesota?
What does your salary buy?
A$110,000 → $72,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
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Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Australia to Minnesota, based on official data.
people moved from Australia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
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Australia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Minnesota.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs better than Minnesota across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs better than Minnesota across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), The World Factbook (2020), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Minnesota vs Australia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sydney | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 31°/15°F (0°/-10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 69°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Sydney | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.6°C) | 24°/8°F (-4.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Feb | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.7°C) | 29°/13°F (-1.7°/-10.7°C) |
| Mar | 78°/65°F (25.4°/18.1°C) | 41°/24°F (5.2°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 74°/60°F (23.3°/15.3°C) | 58°/37°F (14.3°/2.9°C) |
| May | 69°/54°F (20.6°/12.5°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (18.0°/9.7°C) | 79°/59°F (26.0°/14.9°C) |
| Jul | 63°/48°F (17.4°/8.7°C) | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.8°C) |
| Aug | 66°/49°F (18.9°/9.7°C) | 80°/62°F (26.9°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.0°C) | 72°/52°F (22.1°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 73°/58°F (22.8°/14.4°C) | 58°/40°F (14.4°/4.3°C) |
| Nov | 75°/61°F (23.8°/16.3°C) | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) |
| Dec | 78°/65°F (25.5°/18.3°C) | 27°/12°F (-2.7°/-10.9°C) |
Bureau of Meteorology
National Weather ServiceCan you move from Australia to Minnesota?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Australia
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Australia?
Yes — Minnesota is on average about 6% cheaper than Australia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,100 in Minnesota on a A$110,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Minnesota?
Usually fine from major cities in Minnesota. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Australia?
Australia performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Minneapolis is 55°F, compared to 72°F in Sydney. Minneapolis receives around 30.6 in of rainfall per year, while Sydney gets 48.1 in.
What language do they speak in Minnesota?
Both Australia and Minnesota share the same official language: English.
