Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Le Mars, Iowa


The cost of living in Le Mars, Iowa is 16.2% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $62,847 in Le Mars, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Le Mars, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Le Mars
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Le Mars, IA
Compared to Rochester, Le Mars is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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