Moving to Minnesota from Nevada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nevada to Minnesota? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nevada to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 6.1% cheaper than Nevada. A $75,000 salary in Nevada would need to be roughly $67,523 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint Paul averages 56°F vs 66°F in Carson City, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nevada and Minnesota.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $67,523
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 13.4% less
Groceries
pay 0.6% less
Transportation
pay 11.4% less
Housing
pay 15.9% less
Childcare
pay 7.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.0% 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.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Minnesota compared to Nevada.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Minnesota performs significantly better than Nevada across all safety metrics.
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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 | Carson City | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Carson City | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) |
| Feb | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) |
| Mar | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) |
| Apr | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
| May | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) |
| Aug | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Nevada?
On average Minnesota is about 10% less expensive than Nevada, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?
Budget about $16,881 for 3 months in Minnesota (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Minnesota safe?
Minnesota performs significantly better than Nevada across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Nevada?
Minnesota generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nevada leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to Nevada?
The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 66°F in Carson City. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Carson City gets 9.7 in.
