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What to know before moving from Lexington to Newark

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

Check out how Lexington compares to Newark so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Newark are 71% higher than in Lexington, 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 Lexington.
  Home prices in Newark are 54.0% higher than in Lexington.
• Income in Newark is 32.8% lower than in Lexington, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Newark include Panasonic Corporation of North America, Prudential Financial, and Prudential Capital & Investment Services.
• The cost of living for a single person in Newark is 16.9% lower than in Lexington. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Newark, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Newark is 34.7% higher than in Lexington.
• The unemployment rate in Newark is 202.33% higher than in Lexington.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Newark, since the city’s sales taxes in Newark are 10.50% higher than in Lexington.
• State income taxes in Newark are 167.50% higher than in Lexington.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,491.94 in Newark to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Lexington.

How life is different in Lexington vs. Newark

• Newark might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 5% less than Lexington.
• Newark offers better access to buses and trains than Lexington, based on public transportation ratings. Newark has a transit score of 9 out of 10 compared to 4 in Lexington. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Newark neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Lexington. Based on its score of 76 out of 100, Newark isn’t as walkable as Lexington, which has a score of 90 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 Newark, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Lexington. While Lexington has a bike-friendliness score of 85 out of 100, Newark earned a 51. 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.
• The crime rate in Newark is higher than in Lexington, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 75.24 in Newark, it is 50.88 in Lexington. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Newark. With a crime index of 24.76, Newark ranks lower in overall safety than Lexington, whose index is Lexington's 49.12. 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.
• The air quality in Newark and Lexington 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 Lexington vs. Newark move

• Weather: Newark has cold winters and hot humid summers.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: In New Jersey, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs handles the regulation of in-state moving companies. The state’s Division of Consumer Affairs works to ensure that warehousemen (public storage companies) and public movers provide safe, reliable, and ethical services while adhering to all relevant state rules and regulations.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a New Jersey moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: New Jersey doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Newark. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.Released Value Protection is the most economical option as it incurs no cost. It is provided by movers at no additional charge, but the coverage is minimal. Under this option, no more than 60 cents per pound per article is the responsibility of the mover. For example, if a delicate china set weighing 20 pounds is lost or damaged by the mover, only $12 (60 cents x 20 pounds) would be received. If coverage for the full value of your items is needed, consultation with the moving company you're hiring for other options or a third-party insurance provider is recommended.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

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