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
$1,611
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$155
👥 People living there
914,802
208,772
Commute to work
21.5 min
19.3 min
College degree
38.2%
30%
Own their home
44.1%
38.1%
Below poverty line
18.1%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $89,120 | +44% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $45,310 | +21% in Rochester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $62,840 | -20% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $77,310 | +19% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $73,580 | +16% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $30,140 | $33,850 | +12% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $59,490 | -11% in Rochester |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $97,240 | -9% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Columbus 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 Columbus?
About $60,984 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Rochester?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $50,919 in Rochester, 40% more in Columbus.