What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, Minnesotacompared to Merrimack, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Rochester.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester, Minnesota copmared to Merrimack, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Merrimack, New Hampshire could decrease to $40,428 in Rochester, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERRIMACK vs. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 19.1% cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $40,428 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Rochester
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire

Merrimack, NH vs. Rochester, MN

Compared to Merrimack, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.1% lower

Commute

21.0% lower

Health

6.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Merrimack, NH vs. Rochester, MN

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