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Utica vs Rochester
Utica and Rochester
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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 Rochester are close to the US rate in this release, 6.9 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Utica to Rochester
In 2022-2023, 94 households filed a move from Utica to Rochester (about 136 people, average adjusted gross income $59,649). 60 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,107 in Utica and $1,208 in Rochester. Utica has a state tax on wages. Rochester has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Rochester is 96% of the national level for the same work, against 94% in Utica.
Rochester averages 163 sunny days, with July highs around 81°F and January nights around 17°F. Utica is 164 sunny days, 82°F in July, 26°F in January. Commutes average 21 minutes in Rochester and 22 in Utica.
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, 94 households moved Utica → Rochester (about 136 people, average AGI $59,649). 60 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 Utica and Rochester changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 144 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,700–$3,150
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$800
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Questions
Is Rochester cheaper than Utica after tax and rent?
Yes. Rochester leaves about $31 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,107 in Utica and $1,208 in Rochester.
Does Rochester have state income tax?
Rochester is in New York, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Utica to Rochester?
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.