Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 10.0% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,990 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Rochester
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Hershey, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower