Chaska, Minnesota vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 26.0% cheaper than Chaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $37,011 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Chaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Rochester
than in Chaska, Minnesota
Chaska, MN vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Chaska, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  45.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower