($1,669) Movers From Chula Vista, CA to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Chula Vista to Yonkers

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

Check out how Chula Vista compares to Yonkers so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Yonkers are 13% lower than in Chula Vista, 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 Yonkers.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 23.9% lower than in Chula Vista.
• Income in Yonkers is 16.9% lower than in Chula Vista, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Yonkers include Leake and Watts Services, Yonkers Contracting, and St. John's Riverside Hospital.
• The cost of living for a single person in Yonkers is 57.4% lower than in Chula Vista. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Yonkers is 45.4% lower than in Chula Vista.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 3.80% lower than in Chula Vista.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 1.49% higher than in Chula Vista.
• One perk of moving to Yonkers is paying less in state income taxes, which are 18.05% lower than in Chula Vista.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,276.68 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Chula Vista.

How life is different in Chula Vista vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 23% less than Chula Vista.
• Yonkers offers better access to buses and trains than Chula Vista, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 6 in Chula Vista. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Yonkers means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Chula Vista. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Chula Vista, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 46 out of 100 in Chula Vista. 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 Yonkers, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Chula Vista. While Chula Vista has a bike-friendliness score of 41 out of 100, Yonkers earned a 37. 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.
• Yonkers has a lower crime rate than Chula Vista based on scores of 28.34 and Chula Vista's 56.3, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Yonkers than in Chula Vista, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 43.7 for Chula Vista. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Yonkers has better air quality than in Chula Vista. Yonkers has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Chula Vista. 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 Chula Vista vs. Yonkers move

• Weather: June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Yonkers, while January and February are the least comfortable 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: New York requires moving companies to have a license and obtain a New York Department of Transportation (NYDOT) number. A NYDOT license ensures your mover is in compliance with the state's safety, insurance, and operational regulations. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a New York moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: New York 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 Yonkers. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for no-cost, minimal coverage from movers. They're responsible for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, discuss alternatives with your moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Yonkers

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Central City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Yonkers.

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