Vancouver, Washington vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 21.6% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $20,381 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Rochester
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Vancouver, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower