salaryRochester is 9% 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
$2,420
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$155
👥 People living there
319,069
208,772
Commute to work
31.3 min
19.3 min
College degree
25.7%
30%
Own their home
56.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
12.2%
27.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside 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 | Riverside | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $62,840 | -36% in Rochester |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $86,570 | -35% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $45,310 | +30% in Rochester |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $128,110 | -25% in Rochester |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $130,430 | -21% in Rochester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,970 | $62,060 | -19% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $59,490 | -16% in Rochester |
| Pharmacist | $161,870 | $136,310 | -16% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $54,697 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Rochester?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $50,919 in Rochester, 93% more in Riverside.