Travel Nursing in Rochester, MN

Travel nursing in Rochester, MN — what it costs to live there and 2 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Rochester

2 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Rochester

Prices in Minnesota run 1% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall98.61% lower
Housing91.39% lower
Utilities90.89% lower
Groceries and goods100.5at the national average
Services100.2at the national average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Rochester

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$885HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$980HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,195HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,675HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,777Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Minnesota is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Minnesota license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.

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Common questions

Do I need a Minnesota nursing license?
Minnesota is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Minnesota license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Is Rochester expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Minnesota runs utilities 9% below and housing 9% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Rochester?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Rochester is $980 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 2 furnished places here.