HEAD TO HEAD
Duluth vs Minneapolis
Minneapolis leads Duluth on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Duluth, MN
wins 2 of 5 factors
Minneapolis, MN
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Duluth | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 90 ◆ | 81 |
| Affordable to rent | 81 ◆ | 68 |
| Climate comfort | 9 | 21 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 34 | 38 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 59 | 96 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Duluth | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $264K | $394K |
| Typical rent | $1,381/mo | $1,721/mo |
| Average temperature | 4.5°C | 7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.7 kWh/m²/day | 3.86 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #171 | #16 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.