Lebanon, IN vs Rochester, IN

Rochester is moderately more affordable than Lebanon, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Lebanon scores 75 compared to 71 for Rochester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lebanon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lebanon is $900/month compared to $883/month in Rochester — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rochester is more affordable at $135,900 median vs $179,200.

Median household income in Lebanon is $63,773 compared to $60,304 in Rochester (+5.8%). The higher salaries in Lebanon partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lebanon spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Rochester.