West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 8.1% cheaper than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,974 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Rochester
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to West St. Paul, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower