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
$1,644
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$155
👥 People living there
229,359
208,772
Commute to work
21.7 min
19.3 min
College degree
45.6%
30%
Own their home
43.5%
38.1%
Below poverty line
18.2%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.7%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond 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 | Richmond | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $92,920 | +48% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $89,120 | +47% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $61,350 | $77,310 | +26% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $61,480 | $73,580 | +20% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,470 | $45,310 | +18% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $51,870 | $59,490 | +15% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $30,350 | $33,850 | +12% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,250 | $93,650 | -10% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Richmond 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 Richmond?
About $59,495 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Rochester?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $50,919 in Rochester, 37% more in Richmond.