Rochester, New York vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 26.2% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,506 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Rochester, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher