Rochester, Minnesota vs. Lansing, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Iowa is 9.5% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,243 in Lansing, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lansing
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Lansing, IA
Compared to Rochester, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower