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
$1,797
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$155
👥 People living there
291,467
208,772
Commute to work
22.3 min
19.3 min
College degree
57.3%
30%
Own their home
52.3%
38.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
27.8%
Unemployment
3.8%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $89,120 | +132% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $92,920 | +55% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $77,310 | +31% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $45,310 | +29% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $73,580 | +22% in Rochester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $62,840 | +22% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $77,170 | -17% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $59,490 | +15% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Durham 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 Durham?
About $59,670 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Rochester?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $50,919 in Rochester, 73% more in Durham.