City comparison
No. Port St Lucie's crime index is 38 versus 303 in Minneapolis, and its violent crime index is 37 versus 314, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Minneapolis is cheaper. Median rent is $1,371 a month versus $1,937 in Port St Lucie.
Safety is where Minneapolis and Port St Lucie split most clearly. Port St Lucie scores 265 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,371 in Minneapolis and $1,937 in Port St Lucie.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Minneapolis is the easier city on typical rent, but Port St Lucie can still be the better daily fit depending on schools, safety, and climate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Minneapolis at $1,371 average has pockets that run $1,171 and others at $1,771: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Minneapolis and Port St Lucie are 1,415 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,371 a month in Minneapolis to $1,937 a month in Port St Lucie, up $566 a month (41%).
Median household income goes from $80,846 in Minneapolis to $80,648 in Port St Lucie, down $198 (under 1%).
The crime index goes from 303 in Minneapolis to 38 in Port St Lucie, down 265 points (87%).
The move
Port St Lucie and Minneapolis are 1,415 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,937 a month in Port St Lucie to $1,371 a month in Minneapolis, down $566 a month (29%).
Median household income goes from $80,648 in Port St Lucie to $80,846 in Minneapolis, up $198 (under 1%).
The crime index goes from 38 in Port St Lucie to 303 in Minneapolis, up 265 points (697%).
Minneapolis, MN
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Port St Lucie, FL
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Rent
29% cheaper
Minneapolis rent is 29% cheaper than Port St Lucie
Minneapolis
Winner$1,371/mo
Port St Lucie
$1,937/mo
Typical rent runs $1,371 a month in Minneapolis versus $1,937 in Port St Lucie, so Minneapolis is 29% cheaper. That's roughly $566/month back in your pocket ($6,792/year). Over five years that's $33,960 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Port St Lucie, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Minneapolis is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
1% higher
Minneapolis's median income is 1% higher than Port St Lucie
Minneapolis
Winner$80,846
Port St Lucie
$80,648
Median household income is $80,846 in Minneapolis versus $80,648 in Port St Lucie, so typical pay runs 1% higher in Minneapolis (about $198 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
87% lower crime
Port St Lucie's crime index is 87% lower than Minneapolis
Minneapolis
303 (100 = avg)
Port St Lucie
Winner38 (100 = avg)
Port St Lucie's crime index is 38 versus 303 in Minneapolis (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 87% lower in Port St Lucie. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Port St Lucie is the easier city. Minneapolis can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
39% more comfortable
Port St Lucie weather is 39% more comfortable than Minneapolis
Minneapolis
55°F avg · 62°F highs · comfort 72/100
Port St Lucie
Winner72°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Minneapolis averages about 55°F (62°F highs); Port St Lucie averages about 72°F (76°F highs). Minneapolis averages around 55°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Port St Lucie sits near 72°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Port St Lucie scores 39% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Minneapolis if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Minneapolis is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 29% cheaper here at about $1,371 a month. Choose Minneapolis if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Minneapolis is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 1% higher here ($80,846). Start with Minneapolis if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Pick Port St Lucie if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (72°F) beat Minneapolis on this page's weather index by 39%. Minneapolis may pay more or cost less, but Port St Lucie is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Port St Lucie is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 87% lower than Minneapolis (38 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Port St Lucie scores 89/100 versus 26/100 in Minneapolis. Rent is $1,937/month in Port St Lucie and $1,371/month in Minneapolis, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Safety still diverges (89/100 in Port St Lucie vs 26/100 in Minneapolis), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Weather averages land near 55°F in Minneapolis and 72°F in Port St Lucie.
Port St Lucie is ahead on safety (89/100 vs 26/100); Minneapolis is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $1,371/month rent plus $80,846 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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