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
$1,719
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$155
👥 People living there
977,670
208,772
Commute to work
24.1 min
19.3 min
College degree
33.2%
30%
Own their home
57.6%
38.1%
Below poverty line
14.5%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville 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 | Jacksonville | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $89,120 | +51% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $58,280 | $77,310 | +33% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $58,920 | $73,580 | +25% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $45,310 | +24% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $92,920 | +18% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $50,540 | $59,490 | +18% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $127,920 | $148,150 | +16% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $30,320 | $33,850 | +12% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
About $58,523 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Rochester?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $50,919 in Rochester, 48% more in Jacksonville.
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