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
$1,397
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$155
👥 People living there
276,854
208,772
Commute to work
19.9 min
19.3 min
College degree
31.2%
30%
Own their home
43%
38.1%
Below poverty line
26%
27.8%
Unemployment
7.3%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $89,120 | +20% in Rochester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $62,840 | -18% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $92,920 | +15% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $93,650 | +14% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $148,150 | +13% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $86,570 | -13% in Rochester |
| Warehouse Worker | $43,130 | $40,050 | -7% in Rochester |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 | $41,710 | -7% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
About $60,746 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Rochester?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $50,919 in Rochester, 6% more in Buffalo.