St. Joseph, Michigan vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 3.1% more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,561 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Rochester
than in St. Joseph, Michigan
St. Joseph, MI vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to St. Joseph, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% higher
      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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher