Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Iowa Falls, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa Falls, Iowa is 20.8% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $118,866 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Iowa Falls
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Iowa Falls, IA
Compared to Rochester, Iowa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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