salaryCleveland is 3% 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
$1,277
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$155
👥 People living there
366,097
208,772
Commute to work
22.5 min
19.3 min
College degree
22.4%
30%
Own their home
41.7%
38.1%
Below poverty line
30.6%
27.8%
Unemployment
10.8%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Rochester for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $89,120 | +42% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $45,310 | +25% in Rochester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $62,840 | -18% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $73,580 | +17% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $33,850 | +16% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $92,920 | +16% in Rochester |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,000 | $34,650 | +12% in Rochester |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $122,770 | +10% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $61,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Rochester?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $50,919 in Rochester, 14% more in Rochester.