Moving to Minnesota from United Kingdom
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Minnesota — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 1.6% more expensive than United Kingdom overall. A £56,672 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly $66,439 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from United Kingdom to Minnesota.
What does your salary buy?
£56,672 → $66,439
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 8.0% more
Groceries
pay 52.4% more
Transportation
pay 31.1% less
Housing
pay 4.3% more
Childcare
pay 0.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.5% 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 United Kingdom to Minnesota, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from United Kingdom 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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17.673,667
United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
How United Kingdom and Minnesota stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United Kingdom performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs better than Minnesota 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 United Kingdom leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United Kingdom 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 | London | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | London | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) |
Met Office
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom?
Generally yes: Minnesota runs about 11% cheaper than United Kingdom 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 £56,672 comparable salary, that's around $16,610 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 United Kingdom and Minnesota.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 60°F in London. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Minnesota?
Both United Kingdom and Minnesota share the same official language: English.
