Sounds like you'd fit right in should you land in Fairfield County. Easy train ride to NYC if you do get into IT/CS, good night life in Stamford and Norwalk (to a lesser extent), lower crime than national average, tons and tons of great, diverse dining experiences, and an overall great quality of life.

You're also a short drive away from some of the better hiking spots in midstate/upstate, but Devil's Den, Lake Mohegan, the reservoir in Easton are all relatively close by if you need to get outdoors for a decent (but flat) hike. Housing costs/rent are probably more expensive than you're accustomed to in MN, but if you're in banking then you should still be financially comfortable.