Rochester, Minnesota vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 17.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,757 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Rochester, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower