Median Home Price
$337,521.29
Median Rent
$1,676.07/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
16.8
Property Tax RateTIE
1.13%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+3.5%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+17.3%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$121,405
Median Home PriceBETTER
$326,548.05
Median RentBETTER
$1,504.11/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.1
Property Tax RateTIE
1.13%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.3%
Price Change (5Y)
+6.6%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$205,672
Key Differences
Home Prices
Rochester's median home price of $337,521.29 is higher than St. Paul's $326,548.05 by 3%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Rochester costs $1,676.07/mo compared to $1,504.11/mo in St. Paul—a difference of $171.96/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.