Maquoketa, Iowa vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 21.9% more expensive than Maquoketa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,029 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Maquoketa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Rochester
than in Maquoketa, Iowa
Maquoketa, IA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Maquoketa, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher