($1,248) Movers From Yonkers, NY to Durham, NC

What to know before moving from Yonkers to Durham

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

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

• Rent prices in Durham are 37% lower than in Yonkers, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Durham.
  Home prices in Durham are 39.0% lower than in Yonkers.
• Income in Durham is 413.3% higher than in Yonkers, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Durham include Duke University & Duke Univ. Health System, IBM, and Durham Public Schools.
• The cost of living for a single person in Durham is 8.1% lower than in Yonkers. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Durham is 10.2% lower than in Yonkers.
• The unemployment rate in Durham is 46.05% lower than in Yonkers.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Durham, since the city’s sales taxes in Durham are 15.54% lower than in Yonkers.
• One perk of moving to Durham is paying less in state income taxes, which are 58.72% lower than in Yonkers.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,757.05 in Durham to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Yonkers.

How life is different in Yonkers vs. Durham

• Durham's population is about 34% greater than Yonkers.
• Durham's public transportation has a score of 4 out of 10 versus Yonkers's higher score of 8.
• Durham is less walkable than Yonkers with a score of 30 out of 100 vs Yonkers's 69 out of 100.
• Both Durham and Yonkers have the same bike-friendliness score of 37 out of 100, meaning Durham is about as safe for cyclists as Yonkers. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Durham's crime rate is higher than Yonkers with a score of 54.72 compared to Yonkers's 28.34. This means that Durham neighborhoods are safer than 54.72% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Yonkers neighborhoods are safer than 28.34%.
• Durham is considered to be less safe than Yonkers with a score of 45.28 vs Yonkers's 71.66.
• Air quality in Durham is good, and in Yonkers it's good.

Other things to consider for your Yonkers vs. Durham move

• Weather: The climate in Durham is unlikely to affect your move. However, some days in the winter, the roads may become icy which causes traffic issues.
• 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: For-profit household goods carriers in the state fall under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Transportation Division. All legitimate movers should have a “C Number” issued by the commission, signifying that they’ve met minimum insurance requirements and adhere to the provisions outlined in the state’s Maximum Rate Tariff (MRT). Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a North Carolina moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in North Carolina, 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 toDurham 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, with responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives with your chosen 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 Durham

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

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