Top Greenville, SC to Yonkers, NY Movers

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1. HD Auston Moving Systems: 4.86 out of 5 stars
2. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.76 out of 5 stars
3. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.76 out of 5 stars
4. Carey Moving & Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars
5. Hilldrup: 4.62 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from South Carolina to New York

Planning a move from South Carolina to New York? For a studio or one-bedroom, you'll likely pay between $1,308 and $4,516. If you have a two- or three-bedroom home, expect costs to fall somewhere between $2,740 and $6,625 for the same journey (SC to NY). Moving four or five bedrooms? Typical prices range from $4,598 to $9,394.

Cost of moving containers from South Carolina to New York

When you're heading from South Carolina to New York, and you're only moving a few items, you can expect to spend between $922 and $2,325. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually fall between $1,628 and $3,455. If you're packing up a large home with four or more bedrooms, the cost can range from $2,360 to $4,066. Want more details? Check out our complete PODS cost guide.

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Cost of moving truck rentals from South Carolina to New York

Renting a moving truck typically costs the least, but you'll be responsible for both the heavy lifting and all the driving.

Expect to pay between $690 and $1,198 to move a studio or one-bedroom apartment with a rental truck. For a two- or three-bedroom move, prices usually range from $738 to $1,393. If you're relocating a four-bedroom (or larger) home, you'll likely spend anywhere from $843 to $1,706.

These estimates factor in the average cost of fuel.

• You may want to budget more for rent in Yonkers, since prices are typically 74% higher than in Greenville.
• The home prices in Yonkers are 102.4% higher than in Greenville, which could mean saving up before buying a home, taking on a bigger mortgage, or downsizing.
• You're likely to make a higher income living in Yonkers, where incomes are, on average, 7.2% higher than in Greenville. Major employers in Yonkers include Leake and Watts Services, Yonkers Contracting, and St. John's Riverside Hospital.
• Get ready to save some money on recurring expenses like food, gas, and utility bills in Yonkers. On average, the cost of living for a single person there is 1.3% lower than in Greenville.
• A move to Yonkers can help cut down on a family's routine expenses, including utilities, transportation, and groceries. The cost of living for a family of four is 10.0% less than what it costs in Greenville.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 181.48% higher than in Greenville.
• Shopping and dining out will likely be a little pricier in Yonkers, since its sales taxes are 48.00% higher than what you are paying in Greenville.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 55.71% higher than in Greenville.

• The population of Yonkers is about 199% greater than Greenville, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Yonkers offers better access to buses and trains than Greenville, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 3 in Greenville. 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 Greenville. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Greenville, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 43 out of 100 in Greenville. 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 Greenville. While Greenville has a bike-friendliness score of 49 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 Greenville based on scores of 28.34 and Greenville's 38.56, 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 Greenville, based on Yonkers's safety index of 71.66 versus 61.44 for Greenville. 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 Greenville 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.

• Weather: June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Yonkers, while January and February are the least comfortable months.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• 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. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a New York moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: New York does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state. We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move.
• Change of address: You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Yonkers. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. 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: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you\'ve got everything covered.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Getty Square
• Cedar Knolls
• Park Hill
• Southeast Yonkers
• Beech Hill

Best neighborhoods for families

• Cedar Knolls
• Park Hill
• Northwest Yonkers
• Southeast Yonkers
• Dunwoodie

Things to do in Yonkers

After getting comfortable in your new New York home, it's time to see what Yonkers is all about. Whether you're into food, art, nature, or nightlife — there's plenty to check out:

• Arts and culture: Yonkers is home to museums and cultural arts centers like the Hudson River Museum, Philipse Manor Hall, and Science Barge.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Untermyer Gardens, Tibbetts Brook Park, Van der Donck Park, and Beverly E Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden — among other sites — are great places to hike, ride bikes, or just enjoy nature.'
• Sports: Catch a live game and cheer on the home team at an Lansdowne Yonkers FC (EPSL), Yonkers Knights (NY State Baseball League), Yonkers United Football Club (FC), or Yonkers Bravehearts (Eastern Football League) game.