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What to know before moving from Sacramento to New Haven

Moving from Sacramento 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 Sacramento than in New Haven, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

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

• Rent prices in New Haven are 25% higher than in Sacramento, 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 New Haven.
  Home prices in New Haven are 36.8% lower than in Sacramento.
• Income in New Haven is 8.4% lower than in Sacramento, so you could earn less 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 12.9% lower than in Sacramento. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in New Haven is 5.1% lower than in Sacramento.
• The unemployment rate in New Haven is 25.97% higher than in Sacramento.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in New Haven, since the city’s sales taxes in New Haven are 27.43% lower than in Sacramento.
• One perk of moving to New Haven is paying less in state income taxes, which are 77.44% lower than in Sacramento.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,613.70 in New Haven to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Sacramento.

How life is different in Sacramento vs. New Haven

• New Haven might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 74% less than Sacramento.
• New Haven offers better access to buses and trains than Sacramento, based on public transportation ratings. New Haven has a transit score of 7 out of 10 compared to 6 in Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. New Haven is considered more walkable than Sacramento, with a score of 68 out of 100 versus 49 out of 100 in Sacramento. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• New Haven and Sacramento are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 66 and 67 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• The crime rate in New Haven is higher than in Sacramento, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 58.2 in New Haven, it is 49.21 in Sacramento. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in New Haven. With a crime index of 41.8, New Haven ranks lower in overall safety than Sacramento, whose index is Sacramento's 50.79. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• You can breathe easy knowing that New Haven has better air quality than in Sacramento. New Haven has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Sacramento. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your Sacramento 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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