Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
18% cheaper
Rochester is 18% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $61,304 in Rochester.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Frisco has a housing index of 142 while Rochester sits at 73 (national average = 100). The median home in Frisco costs $500,000 compared to $155,000 in Rochester, a difference of $345,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Frisco versus $1,000 in Rochester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Frisco scores 99 while Rochester scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Frisco (100) match Rochester (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Frisco is $126,048 compared to $39,728 in Rochester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Rochester.
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