Golden Valley, Minnesota vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 17.4% cheaper than Golden Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $41,295 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Golden Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Rochester
than in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Golden Valley, MN vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Golden Valley, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower