salaryRochester is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,331
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$166
👥 People living there
208,772
230,221
Commute to work
19.3 min
34.1 min
College degree
30%
39.8%
Own their home
38.1%
71.8%
Below poverty line
27.8%
7.4%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $68,462 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 62% more in Santa Clarita.
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