salaryRochester is 4% 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
$1,864
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$155
👥 People living there
252,833
208,772
Commute to work
27.7 min
19.3 min
College degree
24.3%
30%
Own their home
57.2%
38.1%
Below poverty line
15.1%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale 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 Glendale or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $57,829 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Rochester?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $50,919 in Rochester, 56% more in Glendale.