Rochester, Minnesota vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 22.2% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $38,919 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Rochester, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower