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Moving from Minnesota to Florida

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Minnesota to Florida move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Minnesota

Population5.7M
State Income Tax5.35%-9.85%
Avg Home Price$330,000
Avg Rent$1,250/mo
Property Tax Rate1.12%
DESTINATION

Moving to Florida

Population21.5M
State Income Tax0% (None)
Avg Home Price$400,000
Avg Rent$1,700/mo
Property Tax Rate0.89%

Why Are People Moving from Minnesota to Florida?

The migration corridor between Minnesota and Florida is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Tax Savings: Florida has no state income tax, compared to 5.35%-9.85% in Minnesota. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. Housing in Florida costs about $70,000 more on average, so budget accordingly.

Climate & Weather: Summers in Florida average 92°F, compared to 80°F in Minnesota. Winters in Florida average 60°F, compared to 15°F in Minnesota.

Jobs & Industry: Florida's key industries include Tourism, Agriculture, Aerospace, which attract professionals from Minnesota's Healthcare and Finance sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

1550 mi
28.2h drive
Minneapolis, MN
Jacksonville, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1968 mi
35.8h drive
Minneapolis, MN
Miami, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1714 mi
31.2h drive
Minneapolis, MN
Tampa, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1702 mi
30.9h drive
Minneapolis, MN
Orlando, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1941 mi
35.3h drive
Minneapolis, MN
Fort Lauderdale, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East

Cities in Minnesota

Minneapolis

Population430K
Median Home Price$320,000

Other Major Cities

Bloomington
Duluth
Rochester
St. Paul

Cities in Florida

Jacksonville

Population950K
Median Home Price$280,000

Miami

Population442K
Median Home Price$550,000

Tampa

Population385K
Median Home Price$380,000

Orlando

Population308K
Median Home Price$350,000

Fort Lauderdale

Population183K
Median Home Price$420,000

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 1775 miles between Minnesota and Florida:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,688
3–4 BR Home
$4,130

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Minnesota → Florida Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Florida within 30 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Florida after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Florida vehicle inspection requirement: Not required.

Things to Know About Florida

  • • No state income tax on wages or salary
  • • Homestead exemption can significantly reduce property taxes
  • • Hurricane preparedness and flood insurance are essential

What's Different: Minnesota vs Florida

Taxes

Minnesota Income Tax:5.35%-9.85%
Florida Income Tax:None
Minnesota Property Tax:1.12%
Florida Property Tax:0.89%

Weather

Minnesota Summer Avg:80°F
Florida Summer Avg:92°F
Minnesota Winter Avg:15°F
Florida Winter Avg:60°F

Cost of Living

Minnesota COL Index:101
Florida COL Index:103
Minnesota Avg Home Price:$330,000
Florida Avg Home Price:$400,000
Minnesota Avg Rent:$1,250/mo
Florida Avg Rent:$1,700/mo

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