Austin, Texas vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 28.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,742 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Rochester
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Austin, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher