What is a pro or con of living in Fairmont, Minnesotacompared to Rochester, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in Fairmont.

What salary do I need to live in Fairmont, Minnesota copmared to Rochester, Minnesota?

A salary of $62,000 in Rochester, Minnesota could decrease to $47,991 in Fairmont, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCHESTER vs. FAIRMONT
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, Minnesota vs. Fairmont, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, Minnesota is 22.6% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,991 in Fairmont, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairmont, Minnesota is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, MN vs. Fairmont, MN

Compared to Rochester, Fairmont is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% lower

Commute

19.1% lower

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, Minnesota vs. Fairmont, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, MN vs. Fairmont, MN

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