salaryRochester is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,331
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$105
👥 People living there
208,772
195,300
Commute to work
19.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
30%
32.3%
Own their home
38.1%
50.8%
Below poverty line
27.8%
10.2%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $86,570 | $130,310 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $73,580 | $101,010 | +37% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $77,310 | $105,090 | +36% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $41,710 | $56,240 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,060 | $83,510 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $93,650 | $123,100 | +31% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,840 | $82,330 | +31% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,240 | $127,360 | +31% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $65,185 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $87,723 in Vancouver, 42% more in Vancouver.