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What to know before moving from St. Paul to New Haven

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

Check out how St. Paul compares to New Haven so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in New Haven are 76% higher than in St. Paul, 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 St. Paul.
  Home prices in New Haven are 8.3% higher than in St. Paul.
• Income in New Haven is 13.9% higher than in St. Paul, 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.
• The cost of living for a single person in New Haven is 36.3% lower than in St. Paul. 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 37.0% higher than in St. Paul.
• The unemployment rate in New Haven is 97.96% higher than in St. Paul.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in New Haven, since the city’s sales taxes in New Haven are 35.73% lower than in St. Paul.
• One perk of moving to New Haven is paying less in state income taxes, which are 69.54% lower than in St. Paul.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,910.82 in New Haven to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in St. Paul.

How life is different in St. Paul vs. New Haven

• New Haven might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 55% less than St. Paul.
• Getting around New Haven without a car might be more difficult than in St. Paul. New Haven has a public transportation score of 7 out of 10, whereas St. Paul is ranked 8. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Living in New Haven means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in St. Paul. New Haven is considered more walkable than St. Paul, with a score of 68 out of 100 versus 60 out of 100 in St. Paul. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• New Haven and St. Paul are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 66 and 64 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• The crime rate in New Haven is higher than in St. Paul, 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 50.86 in St. Paul. 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 St. Paul, whose index is St. Paul's 49.14. 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 St. Paul 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 St. Paul 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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