($1,407) Movers From Cleveland, OH to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Cleveland to Yonkers

Moving from Cleveland to Yonkers comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Yonkers is generally more expensive than Cleveland, 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 109% higher than in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 491.8% higher than in Cleveland.
• Income in Yonkers is 18.8% higher than in Cleveland, 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 22.5% higher than in Cleveland. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Yonkers is 1.6% lower than in Cleveland.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 11.76% higher than in Cleveland.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 11.00% higher than in Cleveland.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 211.43% higher than in Cleveland.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,674.70 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Cleveland.

How life is different in Cleveland vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 43% less than Cleveland.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Yonkers will be about the same as it currently is in Cleveland. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Living in Yonkers means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Cleveland. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Cleveland, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 57 out of 100 in Cleveland. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Yonkers, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Cleveland. While Cleveland has a bike-friendliness score of 52 out of 100, Yonkers earned a 37. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• Yonkers has a lower crime rate than Cleveland based on scores of 28.34 and Cleveland's 63.41, 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 Cleveland, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 36.59 for Cleveland. 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 Cleveland. Yonkers has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Cleveland. 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 Cleveland 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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