Phoenix, Arizona vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 14.9% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,250 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Rochester
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Phoenix, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher