salaryRochester is 3% 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
$2,044
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$155
👥 People living there
332,141
208,772
Commute to work
24.3 min
19.3 min
College degree
37.4%
30%
Own their home
66.1%
38.1%
Below poverty line
9%
27.8%
Unemployment
6.8%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson 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 | Henderson | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $45,310 | +67% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $89,120 | +50% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $73,580 | +23% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $92,920 | +20% in Rochester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $62,060 | -18% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $86,570 | -17% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $33,850 | +15% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,210 | $93,650 | -14% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $58,096 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Rochester?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $50,919 in Rochester, 91% more in Henderson.