Rochester, Minnesota vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 1.1% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $80,865 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Rochester, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher