salaryRochester is 15% 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
$2,109
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$155
👥 People living there
185,604
208,772
Commute to work
26.1 min
19.3 min
College degree
40.8%
30%
Own their home
54.1%
38.1%
Below poverty line
15%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.3%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale 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 | Fort Lauderdale | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $58,630 | $77,310 | +32% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $57,760 | $73,580 | +27% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $45,310 | +26% in Rochester |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $99,460 | +19% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $89,120 | +18% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $92,920 | +16% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $59,490 | +15% in Rochester |
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | $58,920 | +14% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $51,002 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Rochester?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $50,919 in Rochester, 76% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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