salaryRochester is 6% 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
$2,010
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$155
👥 People living there
290,594
208,772
Commute to work
25.4 min
19.3 min
College degree
60.5%
30%
Own their home
56.9%
38.1%
Below poverty line
6.8%
27.8%
Unemployment
4%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano 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 | Plano | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $45,310 | +88% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $89,120 | +37% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $77,310 | +31% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $59,490 | +22% in Rochester |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $97,240 | -21% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $73,580 | +20% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $86,570 | -15% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $33,850 | +13% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $56,476 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Rochester?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $50,919 in Rochester, 138% more in Plano.