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What to know before moving from New Haven to Ontario

Moving from New Haven to Ontario comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Ontario 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 Ontario are 10% 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 Ontario are 121.8% higher than in New Haven.
• Income is the same in Ontario and New Haven. The top employers in Ontario include Prime Healthcare, Niagara Bottling, and Gold Star Foods.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Ontario, since the cost of living for a single person in Ontario is 6.9% higher than in New Haven. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Ontario is 1.4% lower than in New Haven.
• The unemployment rate in Ontario is 28.87% lower than in New Haven.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Ontario, since the city’s sales taxes in Ontario are 37.80% higher than in New Haven.
• State income taxes in Ontario are 343.33% higher than in New Haven.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,206.14 in Ontario 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. Ontario

• The population of Ontario is about 30% 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 Ontario without a car might be more difficult than in New Haven. Ontario 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.
• Ontario neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as New Haven. Based on its score of 48 out of 100, Ontario 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 Ontario, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than New Haven. While New Haven has a bike-friendliness score of 66 out of 100, Ontario earned a 46. 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.
• Ontario has a lower crime rate than New Haven based on scores of 50.25 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 Ontario than in New Haven, based on Ontario’s safety index of 49.75 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 Ontario 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. Ontario move

• Weather: Ontario with hot summers and mild winters.
• 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: When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a California moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: California 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 Ontario. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection – a cost-free choice provided by movers with minimal coverage. The liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement is only $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, consult with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance options.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Ontario

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