Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Blue Valley, Kansas


The cost of living in Blue Valley, Kansas is 11.6% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $68,990 in Blue Valley, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Valley, Kansas is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Blue Valley
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Blue Valley, KS
Compared to Rochester, Blue Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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