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What to know before moving from Moreno Valley to Rochester

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

Check out how Moreno Valley compares to Rochester so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Rochester are 51% lower than in Moreno Valley, 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 Rochester.
  Home prices in Rochester are 63.5% lower than in Moreno Valley.
• Income in Rochester is 12.8% lower than in Moreno Valley, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Rochester include Wegmans Food Markets, Paychex, and Bausch + Lomb.
• The cost of living for a single person in Rochester is 12.9% lower than in Moreno Valley. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Rochester is 16.9% lower than in Moreno Valley.
• The unemployment rate in Rochester is 7.69% higher than in Moreno Valley.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Rochester, since the city’s sales taxes in Rochester are 3.23% higher than in Moreno Valley.
• One perk of moving to Rochester is paying less in state income taxes, which are 18.05% lower than in Moreno Valley.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,612.79 in Rochester to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Moreno Valley.

How life is different in Moreno Valley vs. Rochester

• Rochester and Moreno Valley have roughly the same population, which could make adjusting to your new life in New York easier.
• Rochester offers better access to buses and trains than Moreno Valley, based on public transportation ratings. Rochester has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 4 in Moreno Valley. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Rochester means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Moreno Valley. Rochester is considered more walkable than Moreno Valley, with a score of 61 out of 100 versus 33 out of 100 in Moreno Valley. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Rochester is considered more bike-friendly than Moreno Valley in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Rochester has a bike-friendliness score of 60 out of 100, while Moreno Valley is rated as 37 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Rochester as Moreno Valley. 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.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Rochester. With a crime index of 36.66, Rochester ranks lower in overall safety than Moreno Valley, whose index is Moreno Valley's 59.76. 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 Rochester has better air quality than in Moreno Valley. Rochester has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Moreno Valley. 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 Moreno Valley vs. Rochester move

• Weather: The cold weather and snow might be a challenge if you're planning to relocate to Rochester, NY during January and February. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Rochester.
• 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 Rochester. 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 Rochester

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

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