Cost of Living Comparison

Affordable
St. Cloud
Minnesota (MN)
Median rent
$955/mo
Salary needed
$34,160/yr
vs
Affordable
Rochester
Minnesota (MN)
Median rent
$1,251/mo
Salary needed
$44,760/yr
vs

St. Cloud, MN and Rochester, MN are similar in overall cost. Rent is higher in Rochester, MN by $296/mo. null also leads on typical local incomes — a stronger value overall.

Lower rent: St. CloudHigher income: RochesterLower home prices: St. Cloud
St. Cloud
Rochester
Rent
$854
1BR / mo
$1,119
$1,055
2BR / mo
$1,382
$955
Median rent
$1,251
Home Prices
$212,800
Median price
$287,500
Income
$61,112
Median household
$87,767
$4,119/mo
Take-home at $70,000
per mo, one person (standard tax filing)
$4,119/mo
Affordability
100
Overall cost vs U.S. average
U.S. average = 100
100
14.6%
Rent % of income
1BR at $70,000/yr
19.2%
$34,160/yr
Salary for 1BR
$44,760/yr