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
$2,470
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$155
👥 People living there
232,491
208,772
Commute to work
30.5 min
19.3 min
College degree
28.1%
30%
Own their home
84%
38.1%
Below poverty line
9.5%
27.8%
Unemployment
6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $50,990 | $73,580 | +44% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $58,540 | $77,310 | +32% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,250 | $45,310 | +25% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $72,760 | $89,120 | +22% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | $59,490 | +22% in Rochester |
| Truck Driver | $48,590 | $58,920 | +21% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $77,070 | $92,920 | +21% in Rochester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | $62,840 | +17% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $58,089 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Rochester?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $50,919 in Rochester, 71% more in Port St. Lucie.
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