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Moving from Missouri to Minnesota

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

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Living now

Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City

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

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

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Moving to

Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

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

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

Minnesota has an overall price level 98.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Missouri
90.8
Minnesota
98.6
Minnesota has 8.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Missouri
69.9
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 31% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Missouri
97.7
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 2.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Missouri
98.6
Minnesota
99.8
Minnesota has 1.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Missouri
13.4 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota has 12% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Missouri
98.2
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 1.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Missouri
$254,400
Minnesota
$344,600
Minnesota is 35% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Missouri
$870/mo
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Minnesota is 30% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Missouri
88°F
Minnesota
82°F
Minnesota is 6.8% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Missouri
24°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 83% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Missouri
55°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 23% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Missouri
200
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 2.5% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Missouri
44 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 33% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Missouri
44
Minnesota
39
Minnesota has 11% lower AQI
Snow / year
Missouri
12 in
Minnesota
46 in
Minnesota is 283% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Missouri?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.1 for Missouri — 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?

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

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

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

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