Moving from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY
Your Complete Guide
331
Miles
6 hrs
Drive Time
I-95 North / I-80 West
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Philadelphia, PA
Rochester, NY
Cost of Living Index
102
82
Median Home Price
$250,000
$130,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,400/mo
$900/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$155
$135
Grocery Index
104
96
State Transition Guide: Pennsylvania → New York
Moving from Pennsylvania 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 331 miles via I-95 North / I-80 West, taking about 6 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 1 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.