Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 3.9% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $76,892 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Rochester, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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