Moving to Israel from Minnesota
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Minnesota to Israel — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Minnesota to Israel, you would find that Israel is 25.8% more expensive than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly ₪293,000 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 55°F in Minneapolis, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 40.4% more
Groceries
pay 0.5% more
Transportation
pay 70.1% more
Housing
pay 18.1% more
Childcare
pay 15.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.5% 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.
What salary do you need in Israel?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → ₪293,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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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%).
On average, cities in Israel cost about 32% more than cities in Minnesota.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Minnesota to Israel, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from United States to Israel · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Minnesota and Israel stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Israel performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota performs 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 significantly better than Minnesota across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), The World Factbook (2014), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Israel vs Minnesota
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Minneapolis | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/15°F (0°/-10°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Minneapolis | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°/8°F (-4.6°/-13.6°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 29°/13°F (-1.7°/-10.7°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 41°/24°F (5.2°/-4.3°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.3°/2.9°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 79°/59°F (26.0°/14.9°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.8°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 80°/62°F (26.9°/16.6°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.1°/11.3°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 58°/40°F (14.4°/4.3°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-2.7°/-10.9°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Israel Meteorological Service
Can you move from Minnesota to Israel?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holder visiting United States
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 Israel than Minnesota?
Day-to-day costs in Israel run about 26% higher than Minnesota on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around ₪73,250 in Israel for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Israel?
Working remotely from Israel's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Israel.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Minnesota?
Israel performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 55°F in Minneapolis. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Minneapolis gets 30.6 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
