Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 3.9% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,966 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Rochester
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Eau Claire, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher