Rochester, New York vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 86.1% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $139,543 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
592% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Rochester, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  756.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower