West Orange, New Jersey vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 37.4% cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $50,083 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Orange, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Rochester
than in West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange, NJ vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to West Orange, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower