Tamaqua, Pennsylvania vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 13.2% more expensive than Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,898 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is more expensive than Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Rochester
than in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Tamaqua, PA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Tamaqua, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% higher
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher