Rochester, Minnesota vs. Ironwood, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ironwood, Michigan is 20.2% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,838 in Ironwood, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ironwood, Michigan is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Ironwood
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Ironwood, MI
Compared to Rochester, Ironwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower