About 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
$2,246
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$155
👥 People living there
219,304
208,772
Commute to work
28.6 min
19.3 min
College degree
67.5%
30%
Own their home
65.9%
38.1%
Below poverty line
3.6%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Frisco 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 Frisco?
About $59,986 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Rochester?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $50,919 in Rochester, 218% more in Frisco.