Rochester, New York vs. Imperial Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 85.6% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $167,019 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
514% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Rochester, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.6% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  711.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower