Renovo, PA vs Rochester, PA

Renovo is moderately more affordable than Rochester, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Renovo scores 59 compared to 65 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 Renovo is $667/month compared to $744/month in Rochester — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Renovo is more affordable at $61,300 median vs $109,300.

Median household income in Renovo is $30,491 compared to $40,710 in Rochester (-25.1%). 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 Renovo spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Rochester.