Brookings, South Dakota vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 10.1% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $46,250 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Rochester
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Brookings, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% higher
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher