Jay I think it's worth it... This is an "in" or "out" city/state. Either they will like and "accept you" or not. Just know that...But depending on where you are in life, how "grown up" you are, and your hobbies (i.e. sports, working out b/c this is a VERY VERY fit metroplex, social skills, etc) For me it was a little different as I am from Texas originally but i've always fit the "Minnesota handsome" stereotype honestly and most people within the MSP metro actually think that I AM ACTUALLY FROM Minnesota lol which is funny. I feel that a lot of people go "in between" these states a lot: Texas <-> Minnesota <-> Arizona <-> California (just an FYI) As mentioned before you MUST be ready for winter, so have a winter car (or a housing setup where you can not drive in the winter months), lots of winter set clothes, shoes, hockey gear, etc. I think in MSP, you'll need "at least" $70,000 to have a fairly comfortable lifestyle in the Cities as it is NOT a "cheap" metro to live in. So, you didn't disclose your income but that is my take... Couple of the negatives people have said, are actually POSITIVES in my opinion... There are a LOT of natives who grew up there...went off to college/first professional job(AFTER college) and then RETURN to the cities... Some people may view these people as having limited exposure, narrow mindedness, etc...that's actually the OPPOSITE imho considering the fact that Minnesota BORDERS Canada and has a TOP 10 (easy) airport in the country. It just proves one thing... They loved/missed MSP so much that they eventually moved back. (You'll notice something VERY SIMILAR in Charlotte, NC too btw). This actually helps with the uniqueness, personality, charm, "genuineness" of the city IMHO; because people here have a sense of pride in their city(i.e. like a "hometown pride" type of thing). I always loved that about MSP. Most people you will meet within the cities grew up and have lived there all their lives. They've traveled and gone off for college but came back... but that gives the sense of "community" that most other big cities don't really have. Does that make sense? But the downsides again: 1) VERY, BRUTALLY, LETHAL winter cold 2) NOT cheap... you will need AT LEAST 70,000 (I personally think around $100,000 is safer) salary 3) They will either "accept you" or "not" 4) a lot of people will snowbird... which is actually in my long term plans between MSP and like Scottsdale/Phoenix ... pretty common actually
Justin | Nashville, TN | Report Abuse

I am a young single male (white if it matters) in my early 20s. I have a job opportunity that i might get in this city. Is there a good dating scene for people my age here? And how will I fare financially with an average income? I dont want to struggle financially so i can enjoy this new place.
Jay | Joplin, MO | Report Abuse