($1,480) Movers From Detroit, MI to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Detroit to Yonkers

Moving from Detroit to Yonkers comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Yonkers is generally more expensive than Detroit, 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 Yonkers are 116% higher than in Detroit, 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 Detroit.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 777.8% higher than in Detroit.
• Income in Yonkers is 104.5% higher than in Detroit, 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.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Yonkers, since the cost of living for a single person in Yonkers is 22.0% higher than in Detroit. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Yonkers is 1.0% lower than in Detroit.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 16.11% lower than in Detroit.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 48.00% higher than in Detroit.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 156.47% higher than in Detroit.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,660.00 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Detroit.

How life is different in Detroit vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 67% less than Detroit.
• Yonkers offers better access to buses and trains than Detroit, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 7 in Detroit. 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 Detroit. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Detroit, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 51 out of 100 in Detroit. 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 Detroit. While Detroit has a bike-friendliness score of 52 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 Detroit based on scores of 28.34 and Detroit's 72.92, 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 Detroit, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 27.08 for Detroit. 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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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