($1,322) Movers From Fayetteville, NC to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Fayetteville to Yonkers

Moving from Fayetteville to Yonkers comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Yonkers is generally more expensive than Fayetteville, 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 108% higher than in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 222.2% higher than in Fayetteville.
• Income in Yonkers is 30.5% higher than in Fayetteville, 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 105.7% higher than in Fayetteville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Yonkers, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Yonkers is 81.4% higher than in Fayetteville.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 7.04% higher than in Fayetteville.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 26.86% higher than in Fayetteville.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 142.22% higher than in Fayetteville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $6,169.93 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Fayetteville.

How life is different in Fayetteville vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers and Fayetteville have roughly the same population, which could make adjusting to your new life in New York easier.
• Yonkers offers better access to buses and trains than Fayetteville, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 3 in Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Fayetteville, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 21 out of 100 in Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville is rated as 30 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Yonkers is higher than in Fayetteville, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 28.34 in Yonkers, it is 6.0 in Fayetteville. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Yonkers than in Fayetteville, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 67.0 for Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville 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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