salaryRochester is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,331
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$127
👥 People living there
208,772
528,706
Commute to work
19.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
30%
37.1%
Own their home
38.1%
51.7%
Below poverty line
27.8%
13.9%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $86,570 | $171,460 | +98% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,840 | $103,390 | +65% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $41,710 | $61,970 | +49% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,110 | $172,010 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,060 | $81,570 | +31% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $99,460 | $130,150 | +31% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $93,650 | $122,540 | +31% in Sacramento |
| Pharmacist | $136,310 | $172,680 | +27% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $65,958 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $94,176 in Sacramento, 46% more in Sacramento.