Tumwater, Washington vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 15.1% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,922 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Rochester
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Tumwater, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher