HEAD TO HEAD
Minneapolis vs St. Cloud
St. Cloud leads Minneapolis on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Minneapolis, MN
wins 1 of 5 factors
St. Cloud, MN
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Minneapolis | St. Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 81 | 86 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 68 | 85 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 21 | 94 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 38 | 68 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 96 ◆ | 44 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Minneapolis | St. Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $394K | $319K |
| Typical rent | $1,721/mo | $1,248/mo |
| Average temperature | 7°C | 22.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.86 kWh/m²/day | 4.87 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #16 | #230 |
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.