Rochester, Minnesota vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 13.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $113,514 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Rochester, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher