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Cost of Living in Rochester, OH

Population: 183 | Ohio

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Rochester is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
41
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Rochester, OH: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 83, Rochester, OH is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Ohio state average of 78. Rochester is a small community of 183 residents.

The median household income in Rochester is $74,375, which is 1% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Cleveland, OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$74,375
vs US Median ($75,149)
-1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$124,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$784/mo

Everyday Prices in Rochester

BLS Average Prices for the Cleveland, OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.89
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.35
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.79
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.74
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.90
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US

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