Essentials
- City
- Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States
- Population
- 86,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 200-400 Mbps via Spectrum or Fiber options from Consolidated Communications
- Currency & Banking
- US Dollar (USD). Major banks: Wells Fargo, North Shore Bank of Commerce
- Tap Water
- Drinkable (Lake Superior sourced, highly rated for purity)
- Power
- 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets
- SIM Card
- Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile (available at Miller Hill Mall)
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut (USD), Wise, Chase (Easy online setup)
- Accommodation
- Pier B Resort, Fitger's Inn, or local apartment rentals via Zillow
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, VRBO (Condos at Canal Park or Park Point)
- Budget Accommodation
- Duluth Hostel (approx. $45/night) or Days Inn by Wyndham ($85/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Canal Park (near the Aerial Lift Bridge and Lakewalk)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- East Hillside or Chester Park (quiet, walkable, near UMD and cafes)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Duluth Labor Temple / Entrepreneur Fund ($20 day pass, 2002 London Rd)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Dovetail Cafe & Workbench (Great Wi-Fi and large communal tables, 1917 W Superior St)
- Networking Events
- Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce 'After Hours' mixers
- Social Events for Expats
- Perfect Duluth Day (local community board) or Meetup: Duluth Young Professionals
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber, Lyft (very active in the downtown area)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Wheel Fun Rentals (Canal Park); Continental Ski & Bike
- Best Beach Nearby
- Park Point Beach (Longest freshwater sandbar in the world)
- Top Regional Airline
- SkyWest (operating as United Express or Delta Connection)
- Top International Airline
- Delta Air Lines (via MSP Hub)
- Highway Access
- I-35 North/South; US-2 East/West; MN-61 (North Shore Drive)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Duluth Depot (Heritage) / DTA Duluth Transportation Center (City Buses)
- Public Transport Passes
- DTA (Duluth Transit Authority) - $4.00 Day Pass, $54 Monthly Pass
- Regional Travel
- Jefferson Lines bus to Minneapolis ($25-$45); Amtrak (proposed Northern Lights Express)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- St. Luke’s Hospital or Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center (Downtown)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga North (Spirit Valley) or Duluth Yoga (Canal Park)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Duluth Area YMCA (Downtown); Anytime Fitness (Kenwood)
- Laundry Services
- Washing Well (714 E 4th St) or VIP Dry Cleaners
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Fresh Lake Superior Whitefish or Wild Rice Soup
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Pizza Lucé (excellent vegan menu, 11 E Superior St)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Love Creamery (Artisan ice cream, 1908 W Superior St)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Aldi (Central Entrance) or Miller Hill Mall area
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon (1-2 day delivery), Target.com
- Grocery Delivery
- Instacart (Whole Foods Co-op, Cub Foods)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Superior Street / Old Downtown or Lincoln Park Craft District
- Local Brewery
- Bent Paddle Brewing Co. (1832 W Michigan St)
- Wine Bars
- The Boat Club Restaurant & Bar (Fitger's Complex)
- Street Food Stalls
- Lakeside food trucks at Bayfront Festival Park (Seasonal)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Hanabi Japanese Cuisine (Sushi); Taste of India
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Aerial Lift Bridge (Canal Park)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Duluth Art Institute; Tweed Museum of Art (UMD)
- Historical Sites
- Glensheen Mansion (Historic Congdon Estate, 3300 London Rd)
- Religious Sites
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Annual Events
- Bentleyville Tour of Lights (Nov-Dec); Grandma's Marathon (June)
- Cultural Districts
- Lincoln Park Craft District
- Theater Venues
- NorShor Theatre; Duluth Playhouse
- Local Markets
- Duluth Farmers Market (1324 E 3rd St)
- Music Scene
- Pizza Lucé (live bands); Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra
- Street Art
- Lincoln Park Crafts District Murals
- Cooking Classes
- Duluth Folk School (Dovetail Cafe location)
- Art Galleries
- Lizzard's Gallery; Joseph Nease Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- Fitger's Brewery Complex; Old St. Louis County Courthouse
- Local Heritage
- Maritime and Iron Range mining history
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Jay Cooke State Park (20 mins south in Carlton)
- National Parks Nearby
- Voyageurs National Park (approx. 2.5 hours north)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- The Lakewalk (7.5 miles along Lake Superior shore)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Enger Tower (Panoramic views of the city and bay)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory (Fall migration peak)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated pits at Park Point Beach
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- FedEx Office Ship Center (101 W Superior St); UPS Store
- Tech Repair Services
- Best Buy / Geek Squad (Miller Hill Mall)
- Table Tennis Spots
- University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Rec Center
- Language Classes
- Lake Superior College (Continuing Education)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Duluth Public Library - Main Branch (520 W Superior St)
- Gaming Lounges
- Collectors Connection (Trading cards/gaming tables)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Fond-du-Luth Casino (Downtown)
- Community Centers
- Duluth Heights Community Center
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,800 per m² ($112,000 for 40 m²)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $2,100 per m² ($84,000 for 40 m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,600 per m² ($156,000 for 60 m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,900 per m² ($114,000 for 60 m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,400 per m² ($192,000 for 80 m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,750 per m² ($140,000 for 80 m²)
- Corporate Tax
- 21% (Federal) + 9.8% (Minnesota State Rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% for domestic; up to 30% for non-resident aliens
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for US Citizens; Resident Alien status for stay > 183 days
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 37% (Federal) + 9.85% (Minnesota)
- VAT
- 0% (Sales Tax used: 8.875% in Duluth)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, Subpart F and GILTI rules apply
- Property Tax
- Yes, roughly 1.1% of assessed value annually
- Property Transaction Tax
- Deed tax of 0.33% of the purchase price
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad tax breaks; standard US/MN tax applies