salaryMemphis is 5% 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
$1,399
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,194
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$55,797
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$169,000
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.2
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,845
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$223
$155
👥 People living there
618,980
208,772
Commute to work
21.1 min
19.3 min
College degree
28%
30%
Own their home
44.9%
38.1%
Below poverty line
23.1%
27.8%
Unemployment
8.3%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Memphis for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Memphis | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,550 | $45,310 | +85% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $62,910 | $89,120 | +42% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $60,890 | $77,310 | +27% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $73,580 | +25% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $75,410 | $92,920 | +23% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,580 | $93,650 | +19% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $50,620 | $59,490 | +18% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $29,160 | $33,850 | +16% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Memphis?
About $63,161 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Memphis or Rochester?
The typical household earns $55,797 in Memphis and $50,919 in Rochester, 10% more in Memphis.