Rochester, Minnesota vs. Sandpoint, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandpoint, Idaho is 10.6% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $82,946 in Sandpoint, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandpoint, Idaho is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Sandpoint
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Sandpoint, ID
Compared to Rochester, Sandpoint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower