Farmington, New Mexico vs. Rochester, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Michigan is 49.7% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,388 in Rochester, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Michigan is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Rochester
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Rochester, MI
Compared to Farmington, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher