Brentwood, PA vs Rochester, PA

Rochester is moderately more affordable than Brentwood, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Brentwood scores 70 compared to 65 for Rochester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brentwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brentwood is $822/month compared to $744/month in Rochester — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rochester is more affordable at $109,300 median vs $143,700.

Median household income in Brentwood is $60,432 compared to $40,710 in Rochester (+48.4%). While Brentwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brentwood spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Rochester.