What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, New Yorkcompared to Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 86% more expensive in Rochester.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester, New York copmared to Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $23,000 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania should increase to $23,742 in Rochester, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WILLIAMSPORT vs. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 3.2% more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $23,742 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rochester, New York is more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
86% more expensive in Rochester
than in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Williamsport, PA vs. Rochester, NY

Compared to Williamsport, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

11.7% higher

Health

8.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamsport, PA vs. Rochester, NY

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