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
$1,849
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$155
👥 People living there
252,583
208,772
Commute to work
25.8 min
19.3 min
College degree
36.9%
30%
Own their home
74.4%
38.1%
Below poverty line
9.4%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $89,120 | +57% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $92,920 | +56% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $77,310 | +24% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $73,580 | +19% in Rochester |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $44,740 | +17% in Rochester |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $58,920 | +17% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $45,310 | +16% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $59,490 | +16% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
About $59,445 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Rochester?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $50,919 in Rochester, 102% more in Chesapeake.