Rochester, Michigan vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 43.6% more expensive than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $107,701 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Queens
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Rochester, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% higher
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher