Moving from Milwaukee, WI to Rochester, NY
Your Complete Guide
675
Miles
12.3 hrs
Drive Time
I-90 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Milwaukee, WI
Rochester, NY
Cost of Living Index
87
82
Median Home Price
$165,000
$130,000
Median 1BR Rent
$950/mo
$900/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$130
$135
Grocery Index
96
96
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 675-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Milwaukee, WI and Rochester, NY.
Madison, WI
Wisconsin's capital built on an isthmus between two lakes. A progressive college town consistently ranked among the best places to live.
University of Wisconsin, State Street, and farmer's market on the Capitol Square
State Transition Guide: Wisconsin → New York
Moving from Wisconsin 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 675 miles via I-90 East, taking about 12.3 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.