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 4.5% more expensive than Australia overall. A A$107,021 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $71,349 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint Paul averages 56°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Australia to Minnesota.
What does your salary buy?
A$107,021 → $71,349
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.8% more
Groceries
pay 25.3% more
Transportation
pay 10.6% less
Housing
pay 10.2% more
Childcare
pay 24.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.3% 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.
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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
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
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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.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Canberra | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) |
Bureau of Meteorology
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
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 5% 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 $17,837 in Minnesota on a A$107,021 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 Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Minnesota?
Both Australia and Minnesota share the same official language: English.
