Thinking of making a move? To get a fresh start, a new chapter, a new home? Well, get this, there are towns right here in the Midwest that will actually pay you to relocate.

You read that right. In an age where housing costs can feel overwhelming, a couple towns in Minnesota and Iowa are flipping the script, offering financial incentives to attract new residents.

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Whether it's to boost their local economies, fill job openings, or simply bring fresh energy to their communities, these towns are rolling out the welcome mat in a huge way.

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This Iowa Town Wants to Pay You Cash to Call It Home!

According to the website, Call Newton Home, when you buy or build a qualifying new home in Newton, you will receive $10,000 cash and a custom “Get to Know Newton Welcome Package.”

Newton is about a half hour away from Des Moines and their incentive program offers a chance to settle near the Iowa state capital without the hustle.

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This small city of approximately 15,000 packs a punch with rich history at the Jasper County Historical Museum, peaceful walks through the arboretum and botanical garden, charming boutique shopping and of course, the exciting nights at the Iowa Speedway!

Get Paid to Live the Dream in This Beautiful Minnesota Town

Now, for the outdoor loving teleworker, one Minnesota town has something just for you! The Greater Bemidji Remote Worker Relocation Program was created to encourage professionals interested in moving to the Bemidji area to choose their lifestyle and take the leap.

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It includes six months of internet, a co-working space membership, telework support, and more - all designed to make settling in seamless and rewarding.

Also See: Apparently, Everyone is Moving to This Minnesota City.

From 400 scenic lakes within a 25 mile radius and the headwaters of the Mississippi River to birding, golf courses, ATV trails, and even an animal park with 100 species, Bemidji is a dream location in the North Star State.

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20 Cheapest Places to Live in Minnesota for 2024

Minnesota Now has compiled a list of the most budget-friendly places to call home in the Land of 10,000 Lakes for 2024. The list is based solely on the sum of seven basic and necessary expenses for a family of four (two parents, two kids): housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, other necessities, and taxes -- as provided in the latest EPI dataset.

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