Palmdale, California vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 29.7% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $52,757 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Rochester
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Palmdale, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  58.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower