salaryNew Orleans 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
$1,508
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$155
👥 People living there
371,853
208,772
Commute to work
22.6 min
19.3 min
College degree
42.4%
30%
Own their home
51.2%
38.1%
Below poverty line
22.6%
27.8%
Unemployment
7.5%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans 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 | New Orleans | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $45,310 | +172% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $89,120 | +139% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $92,920 | +90% in Rochester |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $38,380 | +26% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $62,490 | $77,310 | +24% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $121,290 | $148,150 | +22% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $28,370 | $33,850 | +19% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $50,130 | $59,490 | +19% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Rochester cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $62,876 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Rochester?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $50,919 in Rochester, 20% more in New Orleans.