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Edina

Minnesota · Minneapolis-St. Paul
Elite DanceColdMid Cost
82
/ 100 match score

Edina is among the safest and most affluent suburbs in the Midwest. Minnesota has high income tax but exceptional public services, schools, and infrastructure. Mayo Clinic and U of M are world-class.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
20/20
State Tax Burden
1/10
Healthcare Quality
20/20
Dance Training
12/12
Musical Theater
8/8
Career / Remote
8/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
9.8%
$35,460/yr
Est. after-tax income
$231,715
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$93,000
$72,000–$114,000 range
Annual surplus
+$138,715
King: 2.5×
Rent: 3BR family home
$2,100–$3,200/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$650,000
Dance Training
Ballet Arts Minnesota. Minnesota Dance Theatre. The Children's Theatre Company. Twin Cities has one of the strongest dance ecosystems outside NYC/LA. Multiple elite studios in Edina and surrounding suburbs.
Healthcare
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, 90 min) — #1 hospital in US. University of Minnesota Medical Center. Children's Minnesota. Exceptional medical infrastructure.
Career & Remote Work
Home to 15 Fortune 500 companies (Target, UnitedHealth, 3M, Best Buy). Healthcare IT scene. High income tax (9.85% top rate) is the main drawback but offset by strong public services.
Musical Theater
Elite
Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis has one of the most respected youth theater training programs in the country — structured conservatory tracks, high production quality, and a well-documented pipeline to college BFA programs nationally. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres runs youth training programs alongside its professional season. The Twin Cities have a strong competition studio culture. Edina, Minnetonka, and surrounding district school programs are well-funded with competitive theater. Multiple instructors with professional credits operate in this market. Consistently produces BFA-bound students.
Safety
Violent crime rate:55 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Exceptional public schools
  • +World-class dance scene
  • +Mayo Clinic accessible
  • +Fortune 500 job market
  • +Very safe suburb
Cons
  • −MN income tax 9.85% (highest in this list)
  • −Brutal winters
  • −Property taxes moderate but not low
  • −Cold limits outdoor lifestyle 5+ months
Quick Stats
School rating
10/10
Healthcare rating
10/10
Tech job market
good
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.