salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$155
👥 People living there
562,218
208,772
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.3 min
College degree
39.2%
30%
Own their home
61.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
15.5%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $89,120 | +110% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $77,310 | +31% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $148,150 | +29% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $92,920 | +27% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $77,170 | +24% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $45,310 | +19% in Rochester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $62,840 | -17% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $73,580 | +15% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and Rochester cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $60,935 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Rochester?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $50,919 in Rochester, 45% more in Albuquerque.