Rochester, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Rochester, New York?
$2,100 / month
for a family, 61.1% less expensive than the national average
$3,100 / month
for a single person, 35.0% less expensive than the national average

Rochester cost of living score
88.6
Less expensive
11.4% lower
than the US average
27.1% lower
than the New York average
Rochester, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.4% lower than the U.S. average and 27.1% lower than the average for New York.

Rochester, NY

Housing costs in Rochester?
A typical home costs $130,900, which is 61.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.4% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rochester costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 69.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Rochester?
To live comfortably in Rochester, New York, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rochester?
Rochester is a city located in upstate New York, near the Finger Lakes. The cost of living in Rochester is significantly lower than the national average, although it is higher than most parts of New York State. Renting an apartment in Rochester can be quite expensive with a one bedroom apartment costing around $1,000 per month. Transportation costs are relatively low compared to other cities, and healthcare costs are generally affordable. Groceries are slightly more expensive than the national average but still well below the average for New York State.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRochesterNew YorkUnited States
  88.6121.5100.0
  97.8103.8100
  107.3120.7100.0
  44.8127.9100.0
  $130,900$413,600$338,100
  103.2115.9100
  90.6140.7100.0
  148.6121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Stay out of the rougher patches, and you'll find a pretty solid city. I live within close proximity to it, and the crime from it DOES rub off on us (auto theft), but  More

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Rochester isn't perfect (I'll detail pros and cons), but it's certainly perfect for me and my husband. We've lived here for 4 years and are getting ready to purchase our  More

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Rochester is a scenic city with so much to offer in terms of things to do and having 4 seasons, except the summer is more like a long spring!! It's a relatively unknown  More

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