Cost of Living in Rochester
Summary of cost of living in Rochester, NY, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,993.1, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,088.4, excluding rent.
- Rochester is 28.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Rochester is, on average, 46.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $23.25 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $80.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $5.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $6.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.17 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.52 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.80 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.78 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $3.17 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $2.55 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.85 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.80 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $3.51 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $6.90 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.95 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.56 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.53 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.17 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.65 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.74 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.09 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.13 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $10.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.43 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.73 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $15.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $46.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $21.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.00 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,458.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,742.86 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $144.44 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $52.50 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $71.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $44.33 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $45.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $13.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,356.50 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $29,200.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $40.71 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $33.30 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $84.47 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $87.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,350.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,140.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,318.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $2,015.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $135.87 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $135.87 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,105.60 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.15 | |
Prices in Rochester, New York
This city had 160 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
Last update: 5 June 2026
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