What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, Minnesotacompared to San Luis Obispo, California?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Rochester.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester, Minnesota copmared to San Luis Obispo, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Luis Obispo, California could decrease to $29,897 in Rochester, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN LUIS OBISPO vs. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

San Luis Obispo, California vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 40.2% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $29,897 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Rochester
than in San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Rochester, MN

Compared to San Luis Obispo, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

68.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.9% higher

Commute

11.3% lower

Health

18.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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San Luis Obispo, California vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Rochester, MN

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