salaryEl Paso is 8% 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
$1,246
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$155
👥 People living there
680,130
208,772
Commute to work
23.4 min
19.3 min
College degree
28.1%
30%
Own their home
60.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
18.4%
27.8%
Unemployment
6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $45,310 | +107% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $89,120 | +77% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $77,310 | +61% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $77,170 | +52% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $59,490 | +40% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $73,580 | +37% in Rochester |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $63,570 | +34% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $103,690 | +33% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Rochester cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $64,753 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Rochester?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $50,919 in Rochester, 27% more in El Paso.