salaryRochester is 4% 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
$2,185
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,814
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$103,336
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$463,600
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,160
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$155
👥 People living there
196,906
208,772
Commute to work
28.2 min
19.3 min
College degree
36.3%
30%
Own their home
76%
38.1%
Below poverty line
8.4%
27.8%
Unemployment
4%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Peoria 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Peoria?
About $57,829 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Peoria or Rochester?
The typical household earns $103,336 in Peoria and $50,919 in Rochester, 103% more in Peoria.