salaryRochester is 12% 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
$2,334
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$155
👥 People living there
214,169
208,772
Commute to work
33.4 min
19.3 min
College degree
21.4%
30%
Own their home
66.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
9.9%
27.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $52,584 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Rochester?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $50,919 in Rochester, 118% more in Fontana.