($1,315) Movers From Chicago, IL to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Chicago to Yonkers

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

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

• Rent prices in Yonkers are 32% higher than in Chicago, 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 Chicago.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 117.1% higher than in Chicago.
• Income in Yonkers is 7.9% higher than in Chicago, so you could earn more 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 16.4% lower than in Chicago. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Yonkers is 28.6% lower than in Chicago.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 15.56% lower than in Chicago.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 13.37% lower than in Chicago.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 120.20% higher than in Chicago.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,508.22 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Chicago.

How life is different in Chicago vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 92% less than Chicago.
• Getting around Yonkers without a car might be more difficult than in Chicago. Yonkers has a public transportation score of 8 out of 10, whereas Chicago is ranked 9. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Yonkers neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Chicago. Based on its score of 69 out of 100, Yonkers isn’t as walkable as Chicago, which has a score of 77 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 Yonkers, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Chicago. While Chicago has a bike-friendliness score of 72 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 Chicago based on scores of 28.34 and Chicago's 35.19, 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 Chicago, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 33.87 for Chicago. 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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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