Moving to Minnesota from Florida
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Florida to Minnesota — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Florida to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 2.1% more expensive than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly $67,780 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint Paul averages 56°F vs 80°F in Tallahassee, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Florida to Minnesota.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $67,780
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 5.3% less
Groceries
pay 0.5% less
Transportation
pay 3.7% more
Housing
pay 20.1% less
Childcare
pay 25.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.1% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Florida to Minnesota.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Florida generally does better on safety, though Minnesota leads in violent crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Minnesota generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Florida leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Minnesota performs significantly better than Florida across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Minnesota performs significantly better than Florida across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota performs significantly better than Florida across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Minnesota performs significantly better than Florida across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallahassee | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Tallahassee | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) |
| Feb | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) |
| Mar | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) |
| Apr | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
| May | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Florida?
Yes — Minnesota is on average about 10% cheaper than Florida. 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 $16,945 in Minnesota on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Minnesota safe?
Florida generally does better on safety, though Minnesota leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Florida?
Minnesota generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Florida leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to Florida?
The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.
