salaryRochester is 4% cheaperBased 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
$2,018
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$155
👥 People living there
411,986
208,772
Commute to work
23.6 min
19.3 min
College degree
23.6%
30%
Own their home
60.6%
38.1%
Below poverty line
16.3%
27.8%
Unemployment
7%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $130,430 | -34% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $86,570 | -33% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $45,310 | +32% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $89,120 | +23% in Rochester |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $128,110 | -23% in Rochester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $62,840 | -21% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $92,920 | +19% in Rochester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,130 | $62,060 | -18% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $57,710 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Rochester?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $50,919 in Rochester, 71% more in Bakersfield.