Northborough, Massachusetts vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 34.1% cheaper than Northborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,937 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Northborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Northborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Rochester
than in Northborough, Massachusetts
Northborough, MA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Northborough, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher