Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 25.7% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $87,976 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Rochester
than in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, MN vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Bemidji, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher