Best Cities for Remote Workers in Minnesota

Minnesota ranks #12 out of 50 for remote workers — a strong option for those whose income isn't tied to local job markets. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. Minnesota's cost of living (index: 98) is near the national average, so a remote salary doesn't gain or lose much purchasing power here.

The high work-from-home rate of 13.6% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. Broadband coverage is excellent at 93.2%, so reliable internet shouldn't be a concern.

Taxes are moderate at 9.72% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 63/100) is adequate — the median home costs $354,000, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.