Rochester, Minnesota vs. Mitchell, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 13.7% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,135 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Mitchell
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Mitchell, SD
Compared to Rochester, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower