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What to know before moving from Lansing to New Haven

Moving from Lansing to New Haven comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since New Haven is generally more expensive than Lansing, 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 New Haven are 110% higher than in Lansing, 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 Lansing.
  Home prices in New Haven are 102.8% higher than in Lansing.
• Income in New Haven is 11.7% higher than in Lansing, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in New Haven include ASSA ABLOY Group, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US, and Yale New Haven Health.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in New Haven, since the cost of living for a single person in New Haven is 45.1% higher than in Lansing. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to New Haven, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in New Haven is 39.9% higher than in Lansing.
• The unemployment rate in New Haven is 31.08% higher than in Lansing.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in New Haven, since the city’s sales taxes in New Haven are 5.83% higher than in Lansing.
• One perk of moving to New Haven is paying less in state income taxes, which are 29.41% lower than in Lansing.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,352.35 in New Haven to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Lansing.

How life is different in Lansing vs. New Haven

• The population of New Haven is about 20% greater than Lansing, 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.
• New Haven offers better access to buses and trains than Lansing, based on public transportation ratings. New Haven has a transit score of 7 out of 10 compared to 5 in Lansing. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in New Haven means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Lansing. New Haven is considered more walkable than Lansing, with a score of 68 out of 100 versus 46 out of 100 in Lansing. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, New Haven is considered more bike-friendly than Lansing in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. New Haven has a bike-friendliness score of 66 out of 100, while Lansing is rated as 55 out of 100.
• The crime rate in New Haven is higher than in Lansing, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 58.2 in New Haven, it is 48.66 in Lansing. 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 New Haven. With a crime index of 41.8, New Haven ranks lower in overall safety than Lansing, whose index is Lansing's 51.34. 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 New Haven and Lansing 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 Lansing vs. New Haven move

• Weather: Best months to move to New Haven are June, September and August as these are the best months with tolerable weather. January and February are the least comfortable months as these are the coldest 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: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) regulates in-state moving companies and taxi, trucking, and bus companies. In addition, customers are also protected from scam movers by regulations set forth by the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Connecticut moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Connecticut 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 New Haven. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.Opting for Released Value Protection is a budget-friendly choice, as it comes at no extra cost from movers, although it provides minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's liability is limited to a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. If your belongings are valuable and you seek coverage beyond this limited protection, it's recommended to discuss alternative options with your chosen moving company or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

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