Watertown, New York vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 8.9% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,848 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Rochester
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Watertown, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher