Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,192 in Minnesota versus $1,031 in Missouri. Overall, Missouri runs roughly 14% cheaper on rent than Minnesota, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $80,269 in Minnesota and $67,449 in Missouri — about 16% higher in Minnesota. Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax; Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax.
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Minnesota vs Missouri — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota or Missouri?
- Missouri is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,031 runs about 14% below Minnesota's $1,192, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Minnesota than in Missouri?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $48,000 a year in Minnesota versus $41,000 in Missouri.
- Which has lower taxes, Minnesota or Missouri?
- Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax. Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Minnesota/Missouri — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.