Moving to Mexico from Minnesota
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Minnesota to Mexico — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Minnesota to Mexico, you would find that Mexico is 35.9% cheaper than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly MX$908,059 in Mexico to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Mexico City averages 74°F vs 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Minnesota to Mexico.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → MX$908,059
To maintain the same standard of living in Mexico
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Restaurants
pay 40.7% less
Groceries
pay 27.3% less
Transportation
pay 0.3% less
Housing
pay 57.8% less
Childcare
pay 78.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 48.1% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Minnesota to Mexico, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from United States to Mexico · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Minnesota and Mexico stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Mexico performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota performs better than Mexico 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 Mexico leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Minnesota performs better than Mexico across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 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 | Saint Paul | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Mexico. To live, work, or study long-term in Mexico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mexico's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa Free
Mexico passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Mexico than Minnesota?
Generally yes: Mexico runs about 31% cheaper than Minnesota on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Mexico?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around MX$227,015 in Mexico for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mexico?
Working remotely from Mexico's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Mexico.
How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Minnesota?
Mexico performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Mexico compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mexico?
The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
