Moscow, Idaho vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 6.8% cheaper than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $42,850 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Rochester
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Moscow, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher