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

Rochester ranks #227 out of 558 cities globally. It is 9.1% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 31.8 and local purchasing power is 148.9.

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

Custo de Vida em Rochester

9.1% abaixo da média de United States

Classificada em #227 de 558 cidades · Mais cara do que 59.3% das cidades mundialmente

-9.1%

Custo de Vida

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-10.6%

Renda

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-8.7%

Supermercado

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+6.2%

Poder de Compra

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Comparado com a média de United States

Preços de Arrendamento

Preços de Renda em Rochester

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	USD 1,350/mo	USD 1,110/mo	18%
3 Quartos	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. August 2026.

Índices de Custo

Custo de Vida

-9.1% Affordable

Renda

-10.6% Affordable

Supermercado

-8.7% Affordable

Restaurantes

-7.0% Average

Poder de Compra

+6.2% Average

Viver em Rochester: O Que Esperar

Rochester é affordable pelos padrões globais (classificada #227 de 558 cidades). Está 9.1% mais barato que a média de United States, com base em 80 cidades.

Os mantimentos são affordable, enquanto comer fora é average. Rent oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Restaurants é o mais caro.

O poder de compra local é limitado — os residentes podem pagar menos bens e serviços do que na maioria das cidades.

Custo de Vida em Rochester

Preços de Renda em Rochester

Prices of Goods & Services in Rochester

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Índices de Custo

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