salaryMobile is 10% 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
$1,257
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$155
👥 People living there
203,416
208,772
Commute to work
22.8 min
19.3 min
College degree
32%
30%
Own their home
54%
38.1%
Below poverty line
18.4%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $92,920 | +98% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $89,120 | +91% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $45,310 | +69% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $93,650 | +54% in Rochester |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $63,570 | +33% in Rochester |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $40,050 | +30% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,340 | $77,170 | +28% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $61,720 | $77,310 | +25% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $66,087 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Rochester?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $50,919 in Rochester, 13% more in Mobile.