Moving from Anaheim, CA to New York, NY
Your Complete Guide
3,165
Miles
57.5 hrs
Drive Time
I-20 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Anaheim, CA
New York, NY
Cost of Living Index
150
187
Median Home Price
$750,000
$680,000
Median 1BR Rent
$2,100/mo
$3,200/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$135
$180
Grocery Index
105
116
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 3,165-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Anaheim, CA and New York, NY.
Phoenix, AZ
The Valley of the Sun and fifth-largest city in the US, known for year-round warmth. A major metropolitan area with world-class golf and resorts.
Year-round sunshine, Camelback Mountain, and spring training baseball
San Jose, CA
The capital of Silicon Valley and one of the wealthiest large cities in America. A diverse tech hub with a growing urban core.
Silicon Valley tech industry, Winchester Mystery House, and diversity
State Transition Guide: California → New York
Moving from California to New York? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 30 days of establishing residency in New York
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in New York
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About New York
- NYC has additional city income taxes up to 3.88%
- Annual vehicle safety and emissions inspections required
- Upstate and downstate have dramatically different costs of living
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 3,165 miles via I-20 East, taking about 57.5 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 8 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.