salaryRochester is 15% 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
$2,279
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$155
👥 People living there
455,548
208,772
Commute to work
29.9 min
19.3 min
College degree
35.6%
30%
Own their home
41.2%
38.1%
Below poverty line
14.8%
27.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach 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 | Long Beach | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $62,840 | -38% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $86,570 | -36% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $45,310 | +26% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $93,650 | -24% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $92,920 | -24% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $148,150 | -24% in Rochester |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $122,770 | -24% in Rochester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | $62,060 | -22% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $51,266 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Rochester?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $50,919 in Rochester, 85% more in Long Beach.