Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Rochester, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Michigan is 44.9% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,435 in Rochester, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Michigan is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Rochester
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Rochester, MI
Compared to Cedar Falls, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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)
  107.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  102.5% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher