5 Best Places to Retire in Minnesota

3. St. Cloud

Insider Monkey Score: 90

Livability: 83

Cost of Living Index: 91.7

Median House Price: $215,000

St. Cloud is one of the larger cities on our list with a population of just under 70,000 at the time of the last United States Census. Most famous for its quarries rich with granite, St. Cloud is set in Minnesota’s agricultural area which means that residents can enjoy fresh dairy, produce, and poultry. Residents can also keep themselves busy with the city’s many activity outlets – including shopping centers, a hockey arena, and breweries.