Cambria, IL vs Rochester, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cambria is 18.9% cheaper than Rochester. With a cost index of 75 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cambria to Rochester should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambria is $973/month compared to $1,333/month in Rochester — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cambria is more affordable at $140,100 median vs $241,900.

Median household income in Cambria is $51,042 compared to $112,689 in Rochester (-54.7%). While Rochester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambria spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Rochester.