Zip 14609 (Rochester, NY) Cost of Living


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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 (zip 14609), 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.

Zip 14609 (Rochester, NY)

Housing costs in Rochester?
A typical home costs $163,300, which is 51.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.5% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rochester costs $1,130 per month, which is 42.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,960 and 4.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,180.

Can I afford Rochester?
To live comfortably in Rochester (zip 14609), New York, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rochester?
The cost of living in 14609 Rochester, NY is relatively affordable, ranking below the U.S. average according to the Cost of Living Index. The overall index is nearly 10% lower than the national average due to lower costs on housing, groceries, transportation and utilities. Groceries and health care are both very moderately priced compared to other parts of the country. Housing prices, however, can be expensive with an estimated median home value around $145,500. Renters can expect to pay an estimated median monthly rent of $903. Transportation costs remain low as well with the estimated cost for gas at $2.68 per gallon as of May 2020. All in all, Rochester is a great place to live offering both a straight-forward cost of living and plenty of other amenities such as quality parks and recreational activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRochesterNew YorkUnited States
  88.6121.5100.0
  97.7103.8100
  107.3120.7100.0
  52.3127.9100.0
  $163,300$413,600$338,100
  103.2%115.9%100.0%
  87.7140.7100.0
  146.6121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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