Sugar Land, Texas vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 18.4% cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,134 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Rochester
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Sugar Land, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower