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
$1,881
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$155
👥 People living there
903,844
208,772
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.3 min
College degree
48%
30%
Own their home
51%
38.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $89,120 | +130% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $92,920 | +47% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $77,310 | +31% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $73,580 | +25% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $45,310 | +24% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $59,490 | +17% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $33,850 | +14% in Rochester |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $80,890 | -13% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
About $59,807 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Rochester?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $50,919 in Rochester, 74% more in Charlotte.