($1,574) Movers From Moreno Valley, CA to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Moreno Valley to Yonkers

• Rent prices in Yonkers are 6% higher than in Moreno Valley.
• Home prices in Yonkers are 16.9% higher than in Moreno Valley.
• Income in Yonkers is 4.9% higher than in Moreno Valley.
• The cost of living for a single person in Yonkers is 16.8% higher than in Moreno Valley.
• The cost of living for a family in Yonkers is 11.8% higher than in Moreno Valley.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 16.48% lower than in Moreno Valley.
• Sales taxes in Yonkers are 14.58% higher than in Moreno Valley.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 18.05% lower than in Moreno Valley.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,504.40 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Moreno Valley.

How life is different in Moreno Valley vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers's population is about 1% greater than Moreno Valley.
• Yonkers's public transportation has a score of 8 out of 10 versus Moreno Valley's higher score of 4.
• Yonkers is more walkable than Moreno Valley with a score of 69 out of 100 vs Moreno Valley's 33 out of 100.
• Both Yonkers and Moreno Valley have the same bike-friendliness score of 37 out of 100, meaning Yonkers is about as safe for cyclists as Moreno Valley. 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.
• Yonkers's crime rate is lower than Moreno Valley with a score of 28.34 compared to Moreno Valley's 40.24. This means that Yonkers neighborhoods are safer than 28.34% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Moreno Valley neighborhoods are safer than 40.24%.
• Yonkers is considered to be safer than Moreno Valley with a safety index of 71.66 vs Moreno Valley's 59.76.
• Air quality in Yonkers is good, and in Moreno Valley it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Moreno Valley 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: 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.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. 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.

Where to live in Yonkers

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Central City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Yonkers.

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