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Rochester vs Binghamton
Rochester and Binghamton
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Binghamton are under the US rate in this release, 2.4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Rochester to Binghamton
In 2022-2023, 41 households filed a move from Rochester to Binghamton (about 58 people, average adjusted gross income $107,512). 76 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,208 in Rochester and $1,082 in Binghamton. Rochester has a state tax on wages. Binghamton has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Binghamton is 88% of the national level for the same work, against 96% in Rochester.
Binghamton averages 165 sunny days, with July highs around 83°F and January nights around 26°F. Rochester is 163 sunny days, 81°F in July, 17°F in January. Commutes average 20 minutes in Binghamton and 21 in Rochester.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 41 households moved Rochester → Binghamton (about 58 people, average AGI $107,512). 76 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Rochester and Binghamton changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 126 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,100
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$750
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Questions
Is Binghamton cheaper than Rochester after tax and rent?
Yes. Binghamton leaves about $5 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,208 in Rochester and $1,082 in Binghamton.
Does Binghamton have state income tax?
Binghamton is in New York, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Rochester to Binghamton?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.