salaryAbout 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
$1,533
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$155
👥 People living there
2,328,253
208,772
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.3 min
College degree
36.6%
30%
Own their home
42.1%
38.1%
Below poverty line
19.9%
27.8%
Unemployment
6.9%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston 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 | Houston | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $45,310 | +105% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $89,120 | +51% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $77,310 | +31% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $92,920 | +25% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $73,580 | +20% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $59,490 | +20% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $29,350 | $33,850 | +15% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $77,170 | +15% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $59,030 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Rochester?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $50,919 in Rochester, 37% more in Houston.