Minnesota
High tax burden · COL index 95
Wins 8 categories
Alaska
Low tax burden · COL index 126
Wins 4 categories
Alaska has no state income tax. Minnesota's top rate is 9.85%. Cost of living in Alaska (index 126) runs 33% higher than Minnesota (index 95). Politically, Alaska voted Republican in 2024 (R+13.0) while Minnesota went Democratic (D+4.0).
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Do you get $1000 for living in Alaska?
Yes. The Permanent Dividend Fund pays out after you relocate. How much do you get paid to live in Alaska? The amount varies by year, but for 2025, the payment was $1,000 (it's expected to be higher in 2026).
Are people moving to or leaving Minnesota?
Minnesota was the 5th most moved-to state in 2025. Certainly goes against the false narrative by some that people are leaving. With one of the highest qualities of life in the nation, it's easy to see why so many are moving here.
Is Minnesota colder than Alaska?
Top 5 coldest: North Dakota: 13.2°F (-10.5°C) Minnesota: 17.1°F (-8.3°C) South Dakota: 18.8°F (-7.3°C) Alaska: 19.6°F (-6.9°C)
What is the biggest cause of death in Alaska?