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Rochester Minnesota

Rochester is best known for being the home of the Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/, the first and largest not-for-profit group medical practice in the world. So retirees can be assured of having access to the finest medical care. This clinic forms the core of Rochester's economy, employing around 30,000 people. Population: Rochester had a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 census.

Climate: Rochester has four distinct seasons, with very warm summers which are humid, and very cold winters. The annual average rainfall is 31.40 inches.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Rochester is 2.9% less than the Minnesota average and 1% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Rochester is $161,100. This is 4.6% greater than the Minnesota average and 2.4% greater than the national average. Retirees are advised to buy a home rather than rent, however, since the median rental rates are 70.2% greater than the Minnesota average and 45.8% greater than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Retirees should check out http://www.vital-aging-network.org/ which offers many programs that promote self-determination, civic engagement, and personal growth for people as they age. Transportation: Rochester is a small city with a big city transportation system. It offers a skyway system, subterranean walkways (called the "subway" system), bus, taxi, car rentals and airport shuttles to make getting around town a breeze. Rochester International Airport http://www.rochesterintlairport.com provides service to hundreds of thousands of travelers annually.

Travel and tourism: Dining in Rochester promises to be memorable, with more than 165 locally owned restaurants to satisfy every palate. Visit the Rochester CVB http://www.rochestercvb.org/ for an events calendar to find out what’s happening in Rochester from live music to theatre, comedy, and sports.

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