Wichita, Kansas vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 13.4% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $56,679 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Rochester
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Wichita, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher