What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, Minnesotacompared to Port Orchard, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 39% cheaper in Rochester.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester, Minnesota copmared to Port Orchard, Washington?

A salary of $100,000 in Port Orchard, Washington could decrease to $79,810 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.

PORT ORCHARD vs. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Orchard, Washington vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 20.2% cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,810 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Orchard, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Rochester
than in Port Orchard, Washington

Port Orchard, WA vs. Rochester, MN

Compared to Port Orchard, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

37.9% higher

Commute

28.1% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Port Orchard, Washington vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Orchard, WA vs. Rochester, MN

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