East Lansing, Michigan vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 2.5% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,275 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Rochester
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to East Lansing, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher