🇺🇸 NY, United States · #195 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Rochester

8.9% below the United States average

Ranked #195 of 546 cities · More expensive than 64.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Rochester

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,350/mo USD 1,110/mo 18%
3-Bedroom USD 2,318/mo USD 2,015/mo 18%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-8.9% Affordable
Rent
-11.2% Affordable
Groceries
-8.5% Affordable
Restaurants
-5.6% Average
Purchasing Power
+5.4% Average

Living in Rochester: What to Expect

Rochester is affordable by global standards (ranked #195 of 546 cities). It is 8.9% cheaper than the United States average, based on 75 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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