Whitefish, Montana vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 27.6% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $36,218 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Rochester
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Whitefish, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower