salaryRochester is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,331
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$146
👥 People living there
208,772
188,065
Commute to work
19.3 min
20.9 min
College degree
30%
50%
Own their home
38.1%
42.3%
Below poverty line
27.8%
15.8%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $89,120 | $61,780 | -31% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,060 | $78,080 | +26% in Tempe |
| Electrician | $77,310 | $61,210 | -21% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $86,570 | $100,830 | +16% in Tempe |
| Plumber | $73,580 | $63,750 | -13% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,050 | $45,290 | +13% in Tempe |
| Medical Assistant | $41,710 | $46,830 | +12% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,050 | $44,950 | +12% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $63,884 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or Tempe?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $85,917 in Tempe, 41% more in Tempe.