Madison, Alabama vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 6.1% cheaper than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,954 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Rochester
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Madison, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower