Minnesota
Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for Minnesota. Official U.S. government data.
Living in Minnesota: Mayo, malls and steady prosperity
Minnesota pairs marquee employers — Mayo Clinic, UnitedHealth, Target, 3M — with a diversified Twin Cities economy spanning healthcare, finance and tech. Incomes run above average and unemployment stays low.
Housing in the Twin Cities costs far less than coastal peers, though winters inflate heating bills and test newcomers. Taxes lean high, funding strong schools and services. Minnesota fits professionals who value stability, healthcare access and winter sports over year-round warmth.
Quick answers: Minnesota
Minnesota vs the national average
- Income 16% above the national median ($75,561).
- Median home value 12% above the national median ($272,900).
County Explorer — Minnesota
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Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in Minnesota for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.
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Housing, rent, income and taxes for Minnesota with county explorer and trends — all on this page.
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