Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 19.5% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $120,813 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Rochester
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Virginia Beach, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher