How expensive is Rochester compared to the rest of United States?

Rochester ranks #183 out of 577 cities globally. It is 18.5% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 31.3 and local purchasing power is 151.5.

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 1,140 (saving 16%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,318.

Is Rochester affordable to live in?

Rochester is expensive by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 NY, United States · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Rochester

18.5% onder het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #183 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 68.3% van de steden wereldwijd

-18.5%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-24.2%

Huur

-10.5%

Boodschappen

+5.1%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Rochester

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,350/mo	USD 1,140/mo	16%
3-Kamer	USD 2,318/mo	USD 2,015/mo	13%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Rochester

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

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

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

Leisure

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

Cinema ticket

$13.25

Gym membership

$55.17

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

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. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

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Rochester has a cost of living index of 47.0 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

47.0

Index

Sources

6.7

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

49.7

Expatistan

43.0

LivingCost

48.2

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-18.5% Affordable

Huur

-24.2% Very affordable

Boodschappen

-10.5% Affordable

Restaurants

-7.2% Average

Koopkracht

+5.1% Average

Wonen in Rochester: Wat te Verwachten

Rochester is expensive naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #183 van 577 steden). 18.5% goedkoper dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 82 steden.

Boodschappen zijn affordable, terwijl uit eten average is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Restaurants het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is sterk: inwoners kunnen meer goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Rochester

Huurprijzen in Rochester

Prices of Goods & Services in Rochester

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Kostenindexen

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