($1,190) Movers From New York City, NY to Lexington, KY

What to know before moving from New York City to Lexington

• Rent prices in Lexington are 69% lower than in New York City.
• Home prices in Lexington are 58.9% lower than in New York City.
• Income in Lexington is 21.2% lower than in New York City.
• The cost of living for a single person in Lexington is 83.3% higher than in New York City.
• The cost of living for a family in Lexington is 33.4% lower than in New York City.
• The unemployment rate in Lexington is 61.61% lower than in New York City.
• Sales taxes in Lexington are 25.00% lower than in New York City.
• State income taxes in Lexington are 63.30% lower than in New York City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $5,499.70 in Lexington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in New York City.

How life is different in New York City vs. Lexington

• Lexington's population is about 96% less than New York City.
• Lexington's public transportation has a score of 4 out of 10 versus New York City's lower score of 10.
• Lexington is more walkable than New York City with a score of 90 out of 100 vs New York City's 88 out of 100.
• With a score of 85 out of 100, Lexington is more bike-friendly than New York City, which has a score of 69 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Lexington's crime rate is higher than New York City with a score of 50.88 compared to New York City's 50.83. This means that Lexington neighborhoods are safer than 50.88% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and New York City neighborhoods are safer than 50.83%.
• Lexington is considered to be less safe than New York City with a score of 49.12 vs New York City's 49.17.
• Air quality in Lexington is good, and in New York City it's good.

Other things to consider for your New York City vs. Lexington move

• Weather: Lexington has hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters with occasional mild periods
• 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: Movers in Kentucky are licensed and regulated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) – Division of Motor Carriers. Moving companies that operate within the state must carry adequate cargo insurance and file public tariffs detailing the services they offer and the cost for each. The KYTC can assist consumers with resolving disputes with movers, but only after a customer makes a formal written complaint. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Kentucky moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Kentucky 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 Lexington. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose Released Value Protection for free, basic coverage from movers at 60 cents per pound. For comprehensive protection matching your items' full value, consult your moving company for alternative options 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 Lexington

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Horse Capital of the World", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Lexington.

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