Rochester, Minnesota vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 8.2% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,892 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Minot
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Rochester, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher