salaryRochester is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,331
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$182
👥 People living there
208,772
243,821
Commute to work
19.3 min
21.6 min
College degree
30%
61.9%
Own their home
38.1%
67%
Below poverty line
27.8%
7.3%
Unemployment
7.9%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $89,120 | $61,780 | -31% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,060 | $78,080 | +26% in Scottsdale |
| Electrician | $77,310 | $61,210 | -21% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $86,570 | $100,830 | +16% in Scottsdale |
| Plumber | $73,580 | $63,750 | -13% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,050 | $45,290 | +13% in Scottsdale |
| Medical Assistant | $41,710 | $46,830 | +12% in Scottsdale |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,050 | $44,950 | +12% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $63,884 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 57% more in Scottsdale.