Rochester, Minnesota vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 22.3% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $38,865 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mena
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Rochester, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower