salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,331
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$179
👥 People living there
208,772
1,479,835
Commute to work
19.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
30%
29%
Own their home
38.1%
52.2%
Below poverty line
27.8%
17.1%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $45,310 | $28,110 | -38% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $89,120 | $63,360 | -29% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $77,310 | $57,010 | -26% in San Antonio |
| Plumber | $73,580 | $58,180 | -21% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $92,920 | $73,860 | -21% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $59,490 | $48,900 | -18% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,170 | $65,950 | -15% in San Antonio |
| Cashier | $33,850 | $29,800 | -12% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Rochester and San Antonio cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $58,566 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $70,163 in San Antonio, 27% more in San Antonio.