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Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern United States, known for its miles of scenic lakes and thick forests. It has many unique attractions, such as the Mall of America, the Minnesota Zoo and the Twin Cities. The population is largely made up of descendants from early European settlement, giving rise to a diverse culture that celebrates art, music and cuisine.

Location Details

State: Minnesota
County: Hennepin, Ramsey, 87 total
Metro Area: Minneapolis-St._Paul-Bloomington, Duluth, 22 total
City: Minneapolis, St. Paul, 2708 total

Zip Codes: 55106, 55901, 55044, 55124, 55303, 55304, 56001, 55112, 55117, 55104, 880 total
Cost of Living:

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Minnesota Cost of Living

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$309,500

Median Home Price

-9.2% lower than avg

$77,706

Median Income

+11.2% higher than avg

$1,014 /mo

Monthly rent (2br)

-13.2% lower than avg

97.2 / 100
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Minnesota Crime

33.2 / 100

Property Crime

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

15.7 / 100
Violent Crime
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Minimum annual income

To live comfortably in Minnesota, Minnesota

$59,400

for a family

$40,000

for a single person

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Warren · Cottage Grove, MN

Not Minnesota nice, more like Minnesota ice

Over 2 years ago

My family and I have lived in Minnesota for just shy of 10 years. We came from a southern state, so we were a little used to more of a friendly type of atmosphere. We More

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Ravon · Minneapolis, MN

Bad, just Bad.

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in this city for 4 years and the people are as bitter and cold as the winters here. Have had most only bad experiences here, probably only a couple decent More

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Kevin · Saint Paul, MN

Living in the Twin Cities

Over 9 years ago

Its a great place -- lots to do, diverse population. Negatives are cold winters and high More

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