Side-by-side
Rochester vs Grand Rapids
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Rochester, NY46 | Grand Rapids, MI52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 52 |
| Affordability | 83 | 83 |
| Housing | 62 | 65 |
| Jobs | 33 | 52 |
| Safety | 6 | 12 |
| Climate | 42 | 55 |
| Amenities | 47 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,302 | $1,383 |
| Median home value | $120,600 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $46,628 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Population | 209.7K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 18° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 159 | 158 |