Moving from Minneapolis, MN to Rochester, NY
Your Complete Guide
1,022
Miles
18.6 hrs
Drive Time
I-90 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Minneapolis, MN
Rochester, NY
Cost of Living Index
104
82
Median Home Price
$320,000
$130,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,300/mo
$900/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$130
$135
Grocery Index
100
96
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,022-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Minneapolis, MN and Rochester, NY.
Des Moines, IA
Iowa's capital and a rising star among Midwestern cities with a thriving downtown. Known for insurance industry and the Iowa State Fair.
Iowa State Fair, insurance industry, and East Village district
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: Minnesota → New York
Moving from Minnesota 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 1,022 miles via I-90 East, taking about 18.6 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 3 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.