salaryBirmingham is 6% 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
$1,291
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$155
👥 People living there
198,173
208,772
Commute to work
20.8 min
19.3 min
College degree
31.1%
30%
Own their home
45.5%
38.1%
Below poverty line
24.7%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $89,120 | +75% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $45,310 | +64% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $92,920 | +53% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $93,650 | +52% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $77,310 | +37% in Rochester |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $63,570 | +30% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $77,170 | +24% in Rochester |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $130,430 | +24% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $63,530 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Rochester?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $50,919 in Rochester, 2% more in Rochester.