Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 7.6% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,685 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Rochester
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Waukesha, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower