What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, Michigancompared to Columbus, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 195% more expensive in Rochester.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester, Michigan copmared to Columbus, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbus, Mississippi should increase to $78,976 in Rochester, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Mississippi vs. Rochester, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Michigan is 58.0% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $78,976 in Rochester, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rochester, Michigan is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Rochester
than in Columbus, Mississippi

Columbus, MS vs. Rochester, MI

Compared to Columbus, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

179.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% higher

Commute

78.0% higher

Health

23.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Mississippi vs. Rochester, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, MS vs. Rochester, MI

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