Carbondale, Illinois vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 18.4% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,531 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Rochester
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Carbondale, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher