Rochester, Michigan vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 43.9% more expensive than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $172,628 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in New York
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs. New York, NY
Compared to Rochester, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.4% higher
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  59.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher