What is a pro or con of living in Madison, Wisconsincompared to Rochester, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in Madison.

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

A salary of $65,000 in Rochester, Minnesota should increase to $71,254 in Madison, Wisconsin (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. MADISON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, Minnesota vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 9.6% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,254 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Madison
than in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, MN vs. Madison, WI

Compared to Rochester, Madison is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

15.5% higher

Health

4.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, Minnesota vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, MN vs. Madison, WI

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