Palo Alto, California vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 78.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $25,647 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Rochester
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Palo Alto, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower