Seattle, Washington vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 50.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $495,828 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Rochester
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Seattle, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.0% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower