Rochester, Minnesota vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 65.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $124,135 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Rochester, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% higher
      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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher