Bethlehem, New York vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 21.4% cheaper than Bethlehem, New York.

You would need a salary of $39,282 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Bethlehem, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Rochester
than in Bethlehem, New York
Bethlehem, NY vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Bethlehem, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower