San Diego, California vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 48.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $62,244 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Rochester
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to San Diego, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% lower
      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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher