What is a pro or con of living in Alameda, Californiacompared to Rochester, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 304% more expensive in Alameda.

What salary do I need to live in Alameda, California copmared to Rochester, Minnesota?

A salary of $60,000 in Rochester, Minnesota should increase to $136,216 in Alameda, California (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.

ROCHESTER vs. ALAMEDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, Minnesota vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 127.0% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $136,216 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Alameda
than in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, MN vs. Alameda, CA

Compared to Rochester, Alameda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

127.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

12.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

329.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

10.3% lower

Commute

68.8% higher

Health

31.7% higher

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

12.7% higher

Cost of Food

Current City	Comparison City
New York, New York	San Ramon, California	Compare
Meridian, Idaho	Walla Walla, Washington	Compare
Colorado Springs, Colorado	Parker, Colorado	Compare
Beavercreek, Ohio	Los Angeles, California	Compare
West Hartford, Connecticut	Greenwich Village, Connecticut	Compare
Vancouver, Washington	Glenview, Illinois	Compare
Healdsburg, California	San Francisco, California	Compare
Syracuse, New York	Miami, Florida	Compare
Coos Bay, Oregon	Cedar Falls, Iowa	Compare
Homewood, Alabama	Seattle, Washington	Compare

Rochester, Minnesota vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

Comparison highlights

Rochester, MN vs. Alameda, CA

Popular Cost of Living Searches

Best Places Tools

About Best Places

Follow Us