Top Jacksonville, FL to Yonkers, NY Movers

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Moving from Yonkers to Jacksonville guide.

1. Baymeadows Movers: 4.8 out of 5 stars
2. Stewart Moving & Storage: 4.76 out of 5 stars
3. Royal Moving and Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars
4. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.72 out of 5 stars
5. Jaguar Moving: 4.58 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Florida to New York

If you're moving a studio or one-bedroom home from Florida to New York, you can expect to spend between $1,255 and $4,812. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually range from $2,840 to $6,552 on the same route (FL to NY). Got a larger household? Moving a four- or five-bedroom home from Florida to New York typically runs between $4,627 and $8,832.

Cost of moving containers from Florida to New York

Moving from Florida to New York? For a small load, you'll likely pay between $1,044 and $2,441. If you have a two- or three-bedroom home, costs usually range from $1,747 to $3,426. Got a big family or a four-plus bedroom house? Expect prices ranging anywhere from $2,450 up to $4,637. For detailed pricing info, take a look at our complete PODS cost guide.

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Cost of moving truck rentals from Florida to New York

Renting a moving truck is usually your cheapest option, but keep in mind you'll be handling all the loading, unloading, and driving yourself.

If you're moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment with a rental truck, expect to spend between $789 and $1,478. For two to three bedrooms, rates typically fall between $801 and $1,740. Relocating a four-bedroom (or bigger) home? You're likely looking at anywhere from $1,080 up to $2,221 for your rental truck.

These quotes include estimated fuel costs.

• You may want to budget more for rent in Yonkers, since prices are typically 78% higher than in Jacksonville.
• The home prices in Yonkers are 123.3% higher than in Jacksonville, which could mean saving up before buying a home, taking on a bigger mortgage, or downsizing.
• You're likely to make a higher income living in Yonkers, where incomes are, on average, 20.4% higher than in Jacksonville. Major employers in Yonkers include Leake and Watts Services, Yonkers Contracting, and St. John's Riverside Hospital.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Yonkers, since the cost of living for a single person in Yonkers is 13.1% higher than in Jacksonville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family is the same in Yonkers and Jacksonville.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 55.10% higher than in Jacksonville.
• Shopping and dining out will likely be a little pricier in Yonkers, since its sales taxes are 18.40% higher than what you are paying in Jacksonville.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 10.90% higher than in Jacksonville.

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 78% less than Jacksonville.
• Yonkers offers better access to buses and trains than Jacksonville, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 4 in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Jacksonville, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 26 out of 100 in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville. While Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville based on scores of 28.34 and Jacksonville's 56.38, 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 Jacksonville, based on Yonkers's safety index of 71.66 versus 43.62 for Jacksonville. 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 Yonkers and Jacksonville 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.

• Weather: June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Yonkers, while January and February are the least comfortable months.
• HOA rules: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a New York moving company's license by visiting the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: You won't need a moving permit in New York, though it's smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly to Yonkers Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations. 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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Getty Square
• Cedar Knolls
• Park Hill
• Southeast Yonkers
• Beech Hill

Best neighborhoods for families

• Cedar Knolls
• Park Hill
• Northwest Yonkers
• Southeast Yonkers
• Dunwoodie

Things to do in Yonkers

After settling into your new New York home, you'll want to branch out and explore your new city. Luckily, Yonkers has lots to offer, no matter what you're interested in:

• Arts and culture: Yonkers features a variety of museums and cultural arts centers, including the Hudson River Museum, Philipse Manor Hall, and Science Barge.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Untermyer Gardens, Tibbetts Brook Park, Van der Donck Park, and Beverly E Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden — among other spots — perfect for hiking, biking, or simply soaking up the outdoors.
• Sports: Grab a seat and root for the home team during an Lansdowne Yonkers FC (EPSL), Yonkers Knights (NY State Baseball League), Yonkers United Football Club (FC), or Yonkers Bravehearts (Eastern Football League) game.