($1,289) Movers From Charlotte, NC to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Charlotte to Yonkers

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

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

• Rent prices in Yonkers are 51% higher than in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 64.0% higher than in Charlotte.
• Income in Yonkers is 19.1% higher than in Charlotte, 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.
• The cost of living for a single person in Yonkers is 3.4% lower than in Charlotte. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Yonkers is 20.5% lower than in Charlotte.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 130.30% higher than in Charlotte.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 22.48% higher than in Charlotte.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 142.22% higher than in Charlotte.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,897.40 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Charlotte.

How life is different in Charlotte vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 76% less than Charlotte.
• Yonkers offers better access to buses and trains than Charlotte, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 5 in Charlotte. 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 Charlotte. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Charlotte, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 26 out of 100 in Charlotte. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Yonkers is considered more bike-friendly than Charlotte in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Yonkers has a bike-friendliness score of 37 out of 100, while Charlotte is rated as 31 out of 100.
• Yonkers has a lower crime rate than Charlotte based on scores of 28.34 and Charlotte's 46.52, 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 Charlotte, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 53.48 for Charlotte. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Yonkers has better air quality than in Charlotte. Yonkers has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Charlotte. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your Charlotte 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: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a New York moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in New York, though it\’s smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly toYonkers Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Yonkers

Now that you’ve chosen "Central City" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Yonkers to check out.

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