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Moving from Utah to Minnesota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes. vs. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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Utah

Capital: Salt Lake City

Median household income $89,168 · winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days

Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

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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.

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

Overall price index
Utah
98.9
Minnesota
98.6
Housing index
Utah
107.8
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 15% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Utah
99.7
Minnesota
99.7
Utilities index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Minnesota
99.8
Electricity rate
Utah
13.2 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota has 15% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Minnesota
99.7
Median home value
Utah
$545,200
Minnesota
$344,600
Minnesota is 37% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Utah
$1,343/mo
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Minnesota is 15% cheaper 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
Utah
93°F
Minnesota
82°F
Minnesota is 12% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Utah
22°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 82% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Utah
49°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 14% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Utah
222
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 12% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Utah
14 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 106% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Utah
46
Minnesota
39
Minnesota has 15% lower AQI
Snow / year
Utah
52 in
Minnesota
46 in
Minnesota is 12% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Utah?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.9 for Utah — 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?

Utah tops out at 4.5% 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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