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
$1,881
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$155
👥 People living there
690,130
208,772
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.3 min
College degree
48%
30%
Own their home
52.4%
38.1%
Below poverty line
14.1%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville 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 | Nashville | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $89,120 | +81% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $45,310 | +54% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $92,920 | +35% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $73,580 | +22% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $63,340 | $77,310 | +22% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $103,690 | -14% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $30,570 | $33,850 | +11% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $59,490 | +7% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Nashville 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 Nashville?
About $60,434 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Rochester?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $50,919 in Rochester, 64% more in Nashville.