Thorndike, Maine vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 12.0% more expensive than Thorndike, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,315 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Thorndike, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Thorndike, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Rochester
than in Thorndike, Maine
Thorndike, ME vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Thorndike, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher