Waterloo, Iowa vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 28.5% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,236 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Rochester
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Waterloo, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher