Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 20.8% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,619 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Rochester
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Philadelphia, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower