Brooklyn, New York vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 49.9% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $120,195 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Rochester
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Brooklyn, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  61.4% lower
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower