Moving to Minnesota from Israel
What to Expect
Considering a move from Israel to Minnesota? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Israel to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 20.5% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪230,000 salary in Israel would need to be roughly $58,900 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Minneapolis averages 55°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 28.8% less
Groceries
pay 0.4% less
Transportation
pay 41.2% less
Housing
pay 15.3% less
Childcare
pay 13.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.0% 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?
₪230,000 → $58,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
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%).
On average, cities in Minnesota cost about 24% less than cities in Israel.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Israel to Minnesota.
people moved from Israel 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Minnesota compared to Israel.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Israel performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota performs significantly better than Israel 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 Israel leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Israel 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 (2014), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Minnesota vs Israel
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jerusalem | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) | 31°/15°F (0°/-10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) | 69°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Jerusalem | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) | 24°/8°F (-4.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Feb | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) | 29°/13°F (-1.7°/-10.7°C) |
| Mar | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) | 41°/24°F (5.2°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) | 58°/37°F (14.3°/2.9°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) | 79°/59°F (26.0°/14.9°C) |
| Jul | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.8°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) | 80°/62°F (26.9°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) | 72°/52°F (22.1°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) | 58°/40°F (14.4°/4.3°C) |
| Nov | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) | 27°/12°F (-2.7°/-10.9°C) |
Data:
Israel Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Israel to Minnesota?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.
Israel passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Israel
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 Israel?
On average Minnesota is about 21% less expensive than Israel, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?
Budget about $14,725 for 3 months in Minnesota (based on a ₪230,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Minnesota?
From major Minnesota cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Israel and Minnesota are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Israel?
Israel performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to Israel?
The average high temperature in Minneapolis is 55°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Minneapolis receives around 30.6 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.
What language do they speak in Minnesota?
The official language in Minnesota is English. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
