salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,822
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$155
👥 People living there
481,031
208,772
Commute to work
23 min
19.3 min
College degree
54%
30%
Own their home
50.7%
38.1%
Below poverty line
11.9%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh 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 | Raleigh | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $89,120 | +95% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $92,920 | +41% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $77,310 | +36% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $45,310 | +30% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $73,580 | +22% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $59,490 | +17% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $29,770 | $33,850 | +14% in Rochester |
| Truck Driver | $52,110 | $58,920 | +13% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Raleigh and Rochester cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $59,314 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Rochester?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $50,919 in Rochester, 81% more in Raleigh.