salaryRochester is 13% 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
$2,808
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$155
👥 People living there
276,375
208,772
Commute to work
28.6 min
19.3 min
College degree
33.2%
30%
Own their home
59.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
8.7%
27.8%
Unemployment
8%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $86,570 | -38% in Rochester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $62,840 | -35% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $45,310 | +26% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $89,120 | +26% in Rochester |
| Software Developer | $163,270 | $122,770 | -25% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,790 | $93,650 | -24% in Rochester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,720 | $62,060 | -22% in Rochester |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $128,110 | -22% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $52,036 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Rochester?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $50,919 in Rochester, 129% more in Chula Vista.