Rochester, Minnesota vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 19.7% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $89,757 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Rochester, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower