Rochester, Minnesota vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 90.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $114,292 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Rochester, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  122.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher