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
$1,932
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$155
👥 People living there
979,539
208,772
Commute to work
23.7 min
19.3 min
College degree
59.6%
30%
Own their home
43.4%
38.1%
Below poverty line
12%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $45,310 | +66% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $89,120 | +51% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $77,310 | +28% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $59,490 | +18% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $73,580 | +17% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $92,920 | +13% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $103,690 | -12% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $86,570 | -12% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Austin 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 Austin?
About $59,369 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Rochester?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $50,919 in Rochester, 98% more in Austin.