Rochester, WI Cost of Living


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Rochester cost of living score
86.2
Less expensive
13.8% lower
than the US average
4.1% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Rochester, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.8% lower than the U.S. average and 4.1% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Rochester, WI

Housing costs in Rochester?
A typical home costs $330,300, which is 2.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.3% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rochester costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.6% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Rochester?
To live comfortably in Rochester, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $63,360 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rochester?
The cost of living in Rochester, WI is quite affordable. According to the most recent data from BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Rochester is 74.20, which is lower than both Wisconsin's state average and the US average. Housing costs are particularly affordable with monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment averaging around $674 per month. Grocery prices are also reasonable, coming in at an index of 84.83 compared to the US average of 100. Utility costs are slightly higher than national averages but still remain within a comfortable range for most households. All in all, Rochester offers a great value when it comes to living costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRochesterWisconsinUnited States
  86.289.9100.0
  97.894.7100
  100.498.9100.0
  106.979.3100.0
  $330,300$244,100$338,100
  102.4%99.0%100.0%
  97.086.9100.0
  117.2106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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