Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Idaho Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 23.0% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $61,514 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Idaho Springs
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Rochester, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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