Rochester, Minnesota vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 8.4% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,784 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Decorah
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Rochester, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower