Dallas, Texas vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 8.4% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $183,168 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Rochester
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Dallas, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower