Madison, Wisconsin vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 8.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $68,417 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Rochester
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Madison, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower