Santa Rosa, California vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 34.8% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $78,224 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Rochester
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Santa Rosa, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower