Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Forest City, Iowa


The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 17.6% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $61,798 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Forest City
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Forest City, IA
Compared to Rochester, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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