Moving to Minnesota from France
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from France to Minnesota — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from France to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 19.0% more expensive than France overall. A €65,374 salary in France would need to be roughly $72,758 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from France to Minnesota.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $72,758
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 3.5% less
Groceries
pay 22.5% more
Transportation
pay 16.2% less
Housing
pay 52.5% more
Childcare
pay 90.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.0% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from France to Minnesota, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from France 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
- 1,410,659
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47.162,365
France
Key Indicator Comparison
How France and Minnesota stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
France performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota performs significantly better than France 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 performs significantly better than France across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
France 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 | Paris | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Paris | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) |
| Mar | 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) |
| Apr | 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
| May | 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) |
| Aug | 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) |
| Sep | 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) |
Météo-France
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.
France passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting France
Visa FreeData: 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 France?
Generally yes: Minnesota runs about 3% cheaper than France on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,374 comparable salary, that's around $18,190 in Minnesota for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Minnesota?
Working remotely from Minnesota's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in France and Minnesota.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to France?
France performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to France?
The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Minnesota?
The official language in Minnesota is English. In France, the official language is French.
