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What to know before moving from Birmingham to New Haven

Moving from Birmingham to New Haven means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Birmingham than in New Haven, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Birmingham compares to New Haven so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in New Haven are 90% higher than in Birmingham, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Birmingham.
  Home prices in New Haven are 139.1% higher than in Birmingham.
• Income in New Haven is 83.6% higher than in Birmingham, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in New Haven include ASSA ABLOY Group, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US, and Yale New Haven Health.
• The cost of living for a single person in New Haven is 14.2% lower than in Birmingham. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in New Haven is 12.7% lower than in Birmingham.
• The unemployment rate in New Haven is 73.21% higher than in Birmingham.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in New Haven, since the city’s sales taxes in New Haven are 36.50% lower than in Birmingham.
• One perk of moving to New Haven is paying less in state income taxes, which are 40.00% lower than in Birmingham.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,573.97 in New Haven to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Birmingham.

How life is different in Birmingham vs. New Haven

• New Haven might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 31% less than Birmingham.
• New Haven offers better access to buses and trains than Birmingham, based on public transportation ratings. New Haven has a transit score of 7 out of 10 compared to 0 in Birmingham. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in New Haven means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Birmingham. New Haven is considered more walkable than Birmingham, with a score of 68 out of 100 versus 33 out of 100 in Birmingham. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, New Haven is considered more bike-friendly than Birmingham in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. New Haven has a bike-friendliness score of 66 out of 100, while Birmingham is rated as 31 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in New Haven as Birmingham. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• New Haven is generally as safe as Birmingham, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in New Haven and Birmingham is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Birmingham vs. New Haven move

• Weather: Best months to move to New Haven are June, September and August as these are the best months with tolerable weather. January and February are the least comfortable months as these are the coldest months.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) regulates in-state moving companies and taxi, trucking, and bus companies. In addition, customers are also protected from scam movers by regulations set forth by the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Connecticut moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Connecticut does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to New Haven. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opting for Released Value Protection is a budget-friendly choice, as it comes at no extra cost from movers, although it provides minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's liability is limited to a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. If your belongings are valuable and you seek coverage beyond this limited protection, it's recommended to discuss alternative options with your chosen moving company or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in New Haven

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Elm City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in New Haven.

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