Huntington, IN vs Rochester, IN

Huntington is moderately more affordable than Rochester, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Huntington scores 66 compared to 71 for Rochester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rochester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntington is $852/month compared to $883/month in Rochester — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Huntington is more affordable at $104,300 median vs $135,900.

Median household income in Huntington is $51,220 compared to $60,304 in Rochester (-15.1%). 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 Huntington spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Rochester.