($836) Movers From Boston, MA to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Boston to Yonkers

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

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

• Rent prices in Yonkers are 21% lower than in Boston, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Yonkers.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 13.1% lower than in Boston.
• Income in Yonkers is 13.5% lower than in Boston, so you could earn less 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 36.7% lower than in Boston. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Yonkers is 41.4% lower than in Boston.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 22.58% higher than in Boston.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 42.08% higher than in Boston.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 21.11% higher than in Boston.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,898.34 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Boston.

How life is different in Boston vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 69% less than Boston.
• Getting around Yonkers without a car might be more difficult than in Boston. Yonkers has a public transportation score of 8 out of 10, whereas Boston 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 Boston. Based on its score of 69 out of 100, Yonkers isn’t as walkable as Boston, which has a score of 98 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 Boston. While Boston has a bike-friendliness score of 86 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 Boston based on scores of 28.34 and Boston's 39.88, 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 Boston, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 60.12 for Boston. 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 Boston 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 Boston 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: 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: 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.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a New York moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: New York 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 Yonkers. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.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: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Yonkers

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