($1,279) Movers From Raleigh, NC to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Raleigh to Yonkers

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

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

• Rent prices in Yonkers are 62% higher than in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 48.7% higher than in Raleigh.
• Income in Yonkers is 2,901.9% higher than in Raleigh, 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 49.8% lower than in Raleigh. 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 8.9% higher than in Raleigh.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 76.74% higher than in Raleigh.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 22.48% higher than in Raleigh.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 142.22% higher than in Raleigh.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,505.68 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Raleigh.

How life is different in Raleigh vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 55% less than Raleigh.
• Yonkers offers better access to buses and trains than Raleigh, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 4 in Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Raleigh, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 31 out of 100 in Raleigh. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Yonkers and Raleigh are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 37 and 39 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.
• Yonkers has a lower crime rate than Raleigh based on scores of 28.34 and Raleigh's 38.87, 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 Raleigh, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 60.13 for Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Yonkers has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Raleigh. 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 Raleigh 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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