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What to know before moving from San Jose to Newark

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

Check out how San Jose compares to Newark so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Newark are 26% lower than in San Jose, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Newark.
  Home prices in Newark are 67.3% lower than in San Jose.
• Income in Newark is 50.5% lower than in San Jose, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Newark include Panasonic Corporation of North America, Prudential Financial, and Prudential Capital & Investment Services.
• The cost of living for a single person in Newark is 29.9% lower than in San Jose. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Newark is 32.8% lower than in San Jose.
• The unemployment rate in Newark is 96.97% higher than in San Jose.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Newark, since the city’s sales taxes in Newark are 29.32% lower than in San Jose.
• One perk of moving to Newark is paying less in state income taxes, which are 19.55% lower than in San Jose.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,102.61 in Newark to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Jose.

How life is different in San Jose vs. Newark

• Newark might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 69% less than San Jose.
• Newark offers better access to buses and trains than San Jose, based on public transportation ratings. Newark has a transit score of 9 out of 10 compared to 7 in San Jose. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Newark means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in San Jose. Newark is considered more walkable than San Jose, with a score of 76 out of 100 versus 51 out of 100 in San Jose. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Newark, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than San Jose. While San Jose has a bike-friendliness score of 62 out of 100, Newark earned a 51. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Newark is higher than in San Jose, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 75.24 in Newark, it is 47.73 in San Jose. 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 Newark. With a crime index of 24.76, Newark ranks lower in overall safety than San Jose, whose index is San Jose's 52.27. 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 Newark has better air quality than in San Jose. Newark has Good air quality, compared to moderate in San Jose. 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 San Jose vs. Newark move

• Weather: Newark has cold winters and hot humid summers.
• 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: In New Jersey, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs handles the regulation of in-state moving companies. The state’s Division of Consumer Affairs works to ensure that warehousemen (public storage companies) and public movers provide safe, reliable, and ethical services while adhering to all relevant state rules and regulations. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a New Jersey moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: New Jersey 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 Newark. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Released Value Protection is the most economical option as it incurs no cost. It is provided by movers at no additional charge, but the coverage is minimal. Under this option, no more than 60 cents per pound per article is the responsibility of the mover. For example, if a delicate china set weighing 20 pounds is lost or damaged by the mover, only $12 (60 cents x 20 pounds) would be received. If coverage for the full value of your items is needed, consultation with the moving company you're hiring for other options or a third-party insurance provider is recommended.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

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