Fremont, IN vs Rochester, IN

Rochester is moderately more affordable than Fremont, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 76 compared to 71 for Rochester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fremont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fremont is $1,034/month compared to $883/month in Rochester — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rochester is more affordable at $135,900 median vs $144,900.

Median household income in Fremont is $61,953 compared to $60,304 in Rochester (+2.7%). Fremont does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Rochester.