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What to know before moving from New Haven to Scottsdale

Moving from New Haven to Scottsdale comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Scottsdale is generally more expensive than New Haven, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Scottsdale are 39% higher than in New Haven, 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 Scottsdale are 174.6% higher than in New Haven.
• Income in Scottsdale is 10.8% lower than in New Haven, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Scottsdale include Honor Health, CVS Health, and Scottsdale Unified School District.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Scottsdale, since the cost of living for a single person in Scottsdale is 148.6% higher than in New Haven. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Scottsdale is 22.2% lower than in New Haven.
• The unemployment rate in Scottsdale is 51.55% lower than in New Haven.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Scottsdale, since the city’s sales taxes in Scottsdale are 26.77% higher than in New Haven.
• One perk of moving to Scottsdale is paying less in state income taxes, which are 16.67% lower than in New Haven.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $7,458.51 in Scottsdale to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in New Haven.

How life is different in New Haven vs. Scottsdale

• The population of Scottsdale is about 79% greater than New Haven, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Getting around Scottsdale without a car might be more difficult than in New Haven. Scottsdale has a public transportation score of 5 out of 10, whereas New Haven is ranked 7. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Scottsdale neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as New Haven. Based on its score of 32 out of 100, Scottsdale isn’t as walkable as New Haven, which has a score of 68 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Scottsdale, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than New Haven. While New Haven has a bike-friendliness score of 66 out of 100, Scottsdale earned a 56. 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.
• Scottsdale has a lower crime rate than New Haven based on scores of 25.8 and New Haven's 58.2, 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 Scottsdale than in New Haven, based on Scottsdale’s safety index of 74.2 versus 41.8 for New Haven. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Scottsdale and New Haven 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 New Haven vs. Scottsdale move

• Weather: Extreme heat may cause discomfort if you choose to move in the summer. Pay close attention to heat sensitive household items such as instruments, antique furniture, and electronics.
• 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: Though Arizona is largely an “unregulated” state, local moving companies are subject to some Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Department of Weights and Measures regulations intended to ensure that they operate safely and ethically. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Arizona moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Arizona 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 Scottsdale. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-effectiveness—offered by movers at no extra charge, although it provides minimal coverage. With a liability limit of 60 cents per pound per article, consider this option carefully. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement would only be $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternative options or consider 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 Scottsdale

Now that you've decided to make the move to "West's Most Western Town", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Scottsdale.

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