Providence, Rhode Island vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 14.4% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $89,847 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Rochester
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Providence, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower