Rochester, IL vs Summit, IL

Summit is moderately more affordable than Rochester, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Rochester scores 92 compared to 85 for Summit, 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 Rochester is $1,333/month compared to $1,012/month in Summit — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Summit is more affordable at $224,800 median vs $241,900.

Median household income in Rochester is $112,689 compared to $60,417 in Summit (+86.5%). 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 Rochester spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Summit.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 52.1°F). Rochester receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 34.4" in Summit.