And apparently, there are some pretty expensive places to live right here in our own backyard. So which town beat Rochester for the title of most expensive place to buy a home around here? Let’s count down the 20 most expensive towns in the Rochester area right now. 20 Most Expensive Places to Buy a Home in Southeast Minnesota Stacker dug into the latest Zillow numbers to see where home prices are getting crazy high around here right now. Check out Southeast Minnesota’s most expensive towns - you might be surprised by who took the top spot!