Rochester, Minnesota vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 8.2% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,892 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Rochester, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower