salaryRochester is 6% 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
$1,826
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$155
👥 People living there
511,764
208,772
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.3 min
College degree
32.5%
30%
Own their home
64.4%
38.1%
Below poverty line
10.3%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.2%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa 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 | Mesa | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $89,120 | +44% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $77,310 | +26% in Rochester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $62,060 | -21% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $73,580 | +15% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $86,570 | -14% in Rochester |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $40,050 | -12% in Rochester |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $41,710 | -11% in Rochester |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $40,050 | -11% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $56,352 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Rochester?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $50,919 in Rochester, 75% more in Mesa.