Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 1.8% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $107,866 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
77% more expensive in Rochester
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Sioux Falls, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower