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Moving from Minnesota to Missouri

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools. vs. Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City

Median household income $65,920 · winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days

Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

Missouri has an overall price level 90.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Minnesota
98.6
Missouri
90.8
Missouri has 7.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Minnesota
91.3
Missouri
69.9
Missouri has 23% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Minnesota
100.5
Missouri
96.3
Missouri has 4.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.8
Missouri
98.6
Missouri has 1.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Minnesota
16.4 ¢/kWh
Missouri
14 ¢/kWh
Missouri has 15% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Missouri
98.2
Missouri has 1.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Minnesota
$344,600
Missouri
$254,400
Missouri is 26% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Minnesota
$1,291/mo
Missouri
$1,067/mo
Missouri is 17% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Minnesota
82°F
Missouri
88°F
Missouri is 7.3% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Minnesota
4°F
Missouri
24°F
Missouri is 500% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Minnesota
42°F
Missouri
55°F
Missouri is 30% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Minnesota
195
Missouri
200
Missouri has 2.6% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Minnesota
29 in
Missouri
44 in
Missouri is 48% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Minnesota
65
Missouri
84
Missouri has 29% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Minnesota
0
Missouri
2
Snow / year
Minnesota
46 in
Missouri
12 in
Missouri is 74% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Missouri than Minnesota?

Missouri's overall price level is roughly 89.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 97.3 for Minnesota, based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Minnesota tops out at 9.85% income tax. Missouri tops out at 4.7%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Missouri?

Most Missouri residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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