Grimes, Iowa vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 1.6% cheaper than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,803 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Rochester
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Grimes, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher