salaryColumbus is 9% 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
$1,314
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$155
👥 People living there
203,711
208,772
Commute to work
20.9 min
19.3 min
College degree
30.5%
30%
Own their home
50.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
19%
27.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $45,310 | +118% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $92,920 | +86% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $89,120 | +83% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $73,580 | +55% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $77,310 | +52% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $148,150 | +42% in Rochester |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $63,570 | +36% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $59,490 | +32% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,200 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Rochester?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $50,919 in Rochester, 23% more in Columbus.