Rochester, New York vs. New Paltz, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Paltz, New York is 15.4% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $57,692 in New Paltz, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Paltz, New York is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in New Paltz
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. New Paltz, NY
Compared to Rochester, New Paltz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower