Minneapolis, MN vs Duluth, MN: where should you move?
Minneapolis: Superb parks and healthcare; winter is the price. Duluth: Lake Superior grandeur; hardest winter on this list.
Dimension
Minneapolis
Duluth
Median home price
$396K
$269K
Effective property tax
1.11%
1.11%
Tax friendliness
4/10
4/10
Winter mildness
2/10
1/10
Summer comfort
8/10
9/10
Walkability
6/10
5/10
Outdoor access
8/10
9/10
Culture & food
8/10
5/10
Healthcare
9/10
9/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
4/10
Schools
8/10
7/10
Safety
6/10
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
8/10
6/10
Growth trajectory
4/10
5/10
Pick Minneapolis if your priorities lean: Winter mildness, Walkability, Culture & food, Airport connectivity. Pick Duluth if they lean: Median home price, Summer comfort, Outdoor access, Safety. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.