Rochester, MN cost of living indices are calculated based on a US average of 100. This indicates that an amount is rated less than 1100 shows that Rochester is cheaper or more affordable than the national average. Also, if the cost of living index shows that Rochester is rated above 100, it means the city is more expensive or less affordable compared to the national average.

The total cost of living index in Rochester, MN is 93, rated as 9% less than the Minnesota average and 7% below the United States average. Rochester’s overall cost of living index is calculated using these categories:

Goods/services (33%)

Housing (30%)

Groceries (13%)

Utilities (10%)

Transportation (9%) and

Health care (5%)

Based on this list, it is obvious that the category of goods and services, as well as housing, make up the largest parts of the entire Rochester cost of living index. As a rule of thumb, everyday goods and services indicate a precise measure of the overall cost of goods in any specific city. Rochester’s goods and services are 10% lower than the state of Minnesota average and 5% lower than the national average.