What is a pro or con of living in Niagara Falls, New Yorkcompared to Rochester, New York?

Childcare is 31% cheaper in Niagara Falls.

What salary do I need to live in Niagara Falls, New York copmared to Rochester, New York?

A salary of $75,000 in Rochester, New York could decrease to $72,476 in Niagara Falls, 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.

ROCHESTER vs. NIAGARA FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, New York vs. Niagara Falls, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York is 3.4% cheaper than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $72,476 in Niagara Falls, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Niagara Falls, New York is cheaper than Rochester, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% cheaper in Niagara Falls
than in Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY vs. Niagara Falls, NY

Compared to Rochester, Niagara Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

7.4% lower

Health

2.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Rochester, New York vs. Niagara Falls, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, NY vs. Niagara Falls, NY

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