Moving to Minnesota from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Minnesota? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 3.9% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly $59,069 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint Paul averages 56°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Minnesota.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $59,069
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 1.8% less
Groceries
pay 0.3% less
Transportation
pay 2.7% less
Housing
pay 15.3% less
Childcare
pay 5.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2% 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 United States.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Minnesota performs significantly better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States 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
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Minnesota leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States 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 | Washington | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than United States?
On average Minnesota is about 21% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?
Budget about $14,767 for 3 months in Minnesota (based on a $75,000 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 United States and Minnesota are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to United States?
Minnesota performs significantly better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Minnesota?
Both United States and Minnesota share the same official language: English.
