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Is East Rochester, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,26928% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,102about $6,592/month · 9% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$143,50057% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.2 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,760 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 53 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Rochester
$1,269
Fairview
$1,811
Wesley Hills
$2,059
East Moriches
$2,553
Gananda
$1,133
West Point
$3,500+
Highland
$1,636

How much do households earn in East Rochester?

Under $25k
12.4%
$25k–50k
24.9%
$50k–100k
44.9%
$100k–150k
12.3%
$150k+
4.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East Rochester

SizeEast RochesterU.S. average
1 bedroom$948$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,225$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,473$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is East Rochester overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Rochester, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Rochester

🏛️ Property tax$4,778a year · 3.33% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$154a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Rochester

Commute to work19.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Rochester?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $273 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,269
Owning
$996

Owning assumes a typical $143,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,350 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Rochester, NY?

Renting in East Rochester costs a median of about $1,269 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in East Rochester?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,760 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Rochester cheap or expensive?

East Rochester is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $79,102. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Rochester?

The median homeowner in East Rochester pays $4,778 a year in property taxes, about 3.33% of the median home value.

Is East Rochester more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in East Rochester?

The median home value in East Rochester is $143,500, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

6,218 people live in East Rochester. Numbers are typical (middle) values.