Rochester, Minnesota vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 12.4% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,784 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Petal
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Rochester, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower