What is the average rent in Rochester?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester city centre costs approximately USD 1,350 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,110 (saving 18%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,318.

Is Rochester affordable to live in?

Rochester is affordable overall. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 NY, United States · #227 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Rochester

9.1% below the United States average

Ranked #227 of 558 cities · More expensive than 59.3% of cities worldwide

-9.1%

Cost of Living

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-10.6%

Rent

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-8.7%

Groceries

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+6.2%

Purchasing Power

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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

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Rochester

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.10	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.30	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$2.67	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$10.80	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$7.69	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$13.00	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$3.24	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.81	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$1.40	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.10	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$11.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.10

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.30

Bread (500g)

$2.67

Local cheese (1kg)

$10.80

Chicken (1kg)

$7.69

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$13.00

Eggs (12)

$3.24

Milk (1L)

$0.81

Potatoes (1kg)

$1.40

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.10

Wine (mid-range)

$11.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$5.25	2 sources
Cappuccino	$4.92	1 source
McMeal	$9.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$21.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$81.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$5.25

Cappuccino

$4.92

McMeal

$9.00

Cheap meal

$21.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$81.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$105.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$43.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$87.74	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$38.15	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$105.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$43.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$87.74

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$38.15

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$13.25	2 sources
Gym membership	$55.17	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$13.25

Gym membership

$55.17

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.90	2 sources
Taxi start	$2.50	1 source
Monthly pass	$47.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.90

Taxi start

$2.50

Monthly pass

$47.50

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$161.72	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$161.72

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.

Cost Indices

Cost of Living

-9.1% Affordable

Rent

-10.6% Affordable

Groceries

-8.7% Affordable

Restaurants

-7.0% Average

Purchasing Power

+6.2% Average

Living in Rochester: What to Expect

Rochester is affordable by global standards (ranked #227 of 558 cities). It is 9.1% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 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.

Cost of Living in Rochester

Rent Prices in Rochester

Prices of Goods & Services in Rochester

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Cost Indices

Living in Rochester: What to Expect

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