salaryRochester is 5% 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
$2,339
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$155
👥 People living there
215,536
208,772
Commute to work
29.9 min
19.3 min
College degree
26.9%
30%
Own their home
77.2%
38.1%
Below poverty line
10.7%
27.8%
Unemployment
3.8%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral 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 | Cape Coral | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $89,120 | +49% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $73,580 | +42% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $77,310 | +33% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $45,310 | +24% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $92,920 | +21% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $59,490 | +21% in Rochester |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $58,920 | +20% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $77,170 | +18% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $56,885 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Rochester?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $50,919 in Rochester, 65% more in Cape Coral.