salaryRochester is 3% 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
$1,532
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$155
👥 People living there
185,913
208,772
Commute to work
23.2 min
19.3 min
College degree
24.1%
30%
Own their home
41.9%
38.1%
Below poverty line
17.6%
27.8%
Unemployment
9.8%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $45,310 | +67% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $89,120 | +50% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $73,580 | +23% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $92,920 | +20% in Rochester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $62,060 | -18% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $86,570 | -17% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $33,850 | +15% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,210 | $93,650 | -14% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $58,096 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Rochester?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $50,919 in Rochester, 25% more in Paradise.