Defiance, Ohio vs. Rochester, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Michigan is 65.5% more expensive than Defiance, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $124,153 in Rochester, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Defiance, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Michigan is more expensive than Defiance, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Rochester
than in Defiance, Ohio
Defiance, OH vs. Rochester, MI
Compared to Defiance, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  98.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher