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
$1,723
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$155
👥 People living there
278,001
208,772
Commute to work
19.4 min
19.3 min
College degree
59.9%
30%
Own their home
46%
38.1%
Below poverty line
16.4%
27.8%
Unemployment
2.7%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison 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 | Madison | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $89,120 | +58% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $45,310 | +47% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $148,150 | +19% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $103,690 | -18% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $92,920 | +15% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $86,570 | -14% in Rochester |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 | $41,710 | -14% in Rochester |
| Pharmacist | $158,120 | $136,310 | -14% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Madison 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 Madison?
About $59,845 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Rochester?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $50,919 in Rochester, 65% more in Madison.