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What to know before moving from Ontario to Yonkers

Moving from Ontario to Yonkers comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Yonkers is generally more expensive than Ontario, 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 3% higher than in Ontario, 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 Yonkers.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 3.9% lower than in Ontario.
• Income in Yonkers is 7.4% higher than in Ontario, 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 23.3% higher than in Ontario. 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 14.3% higher than in Ontario.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 10.14% higher than in Ontario.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 1.49% higher than in Ontario.
• One perk of moving to Yonkers is paying less in state income taxes, which are 18.05% lower than in Ontario.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,699.96 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Ontario.

How life is different in Ontario vs. Yonkers

• The population of Yonkers is about 21% greater than Ontario, 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 Ontario, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 5 in Ontario. 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 Ontario. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Ontario, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 48 out of 100 in Ontario. 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 Ontario. While Ontario has a bike-friendliness score of 46 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 Ontario based on scores of 28.34 and Ontario's 50.25, 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 Ontario, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 49.75 for Ontario. 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 Ontario 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.

Other things to consider for your Ontario 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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