Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 24.2% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $90,984 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Rochester
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Salt Lake City, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher