Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Arkansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 29.1% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $26,241 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Rochester, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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