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Quality of Life
A lush, beautiful environment and plenty of urban sophistication combine to make Minneapolis a unique city that its residents love. It earns a seemingly endless parade of praise and titles: third on Esquire Magazine's "Cities That Rock," Money Magazine's "Most Fun City in America," Travel & Leisure's "Cleanest City" and PBS's "Most Walkable Community." Speaking of walking, Minneapolis contains the only scenic byway located entirely within an urban area, allowing you to circumnavigate the city on a winding complex of beautiful trails. Prefer to walk indoors.and do a little shopping while you.re at it? Check out the world-famous Mall of America. Are movies and golf more your style? Minneapolis has more theater seats per capita than any city other than New York and more golfers per capita than any city in the country. How's that for variety?

The other Twin City has its own fair share of natural beauty and metropolitan delights. Set along the Mississippi River, St. Paul has a large, ethnically diverse population and a rich history of culture reflected in its historic sites, architectural landmarks and Old World neighborhoods. One of the most striking features of the city are its skyways, enclosed pedestrian walkways that connect virtually all of downtown and keep pedestrians comfortable and dry no matter what the weather.

Where the Jobs Are
The Twin Cities are a hub for the region's very profitable grain and cattle industries, and many jobs are in agriculture and its related industries. However, newer industries including finance, high-tech and graphic arts are on the rise and are employing more and more people every year. In fact, there are 15 Fortune-500 companies headquartered in the Twin Cities.

Cost of Living & Apartment Prices
In Minneapolis, the overall cost of living is 12% below the national average. Average apartments for rent cost approximately $800 a month, with average 2-bedroom apartments going for $1,000. The overall cost of living in St. Paul is 9% lower than the national average. While this is not as favorable as Minneapolis, the price of apartment rentals is somewhat cheaper. Average one-bedroom apartments go for about $650, two-bedroom apartment rentals cost around $800 and three-bedroom apartments for rent average $1,000 per month.

Neighborhoods to Explore
With 101 neighborhoods in Minneapolis and 127 in St. Paul, there are a lot of areas to choose from when looking for apartment rentals. In Minneapolis, you'll find the nicest housing options in the affluent Southwest and Calhoun/Isles neighborhoods. More affordable apartments can be found in the Near North, Phillips/Whittier, Powderhorn and Camden areas. In St. Paul, higher income neighborhoods include Summit Hill, Highland Park, Macalester-Groveland and Merriam Park. For lower-priced areas, try Thomas-Dale, Summit-University and the North End.