Rochester, Minnesota vs. Maple Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maple Valley, Washington is 61.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $80,757 in Maple Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maple Valley, Washington is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Maple Valley
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Maple Valley, WA
Compared to Rochester, Maple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  108.2% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher