($1,248) Movers From Yonkers, NY to Cincinnati, OH

What to know before moving from Yonkers to Cincinnati

• Rent prices in Cincinnati are 46% lower than in Yonkers.
• Home prices in Cincinnati are 63.8% lower than in Yonkers.
• Income in Cincinnati is 14.9% lower than in Yonkers.
• The cost of living for a single person in Cincinnati is 67.9% lower than in Yonkers.
• The cost of living for a family in Cincinnati is 46.7% lower than in Yonkers.
• The unemployment rate in Cincinnati is 35.53% lower than in Yonkers.
• Sales taxes in Cincinnati are 26.80% lower than in Yonkers.
• State income taxes in Cincinnati are 67.89% lower than in Yonkers.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $962.95 in Cincinnati to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Yonkers.

How life is different in Yonkers vs. Cincinnati

• Cincinnati's population is about 46% greater than Yonkers.
• Cincinnati's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Yonkers's lower score of 8.
• Cincinnati is less walkable than Yonkers with a score of 49 out of 100 vs Yonkers's 69 out of 100.
• Cincinnati has a bike-friendliness score 36 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Yonkers, which has a score of 37 out of 100.
• Cincinnati's crime rate is higher than Yonkers with a score of 48.47 compared to Yonkers's 28.34. This means that Cincinnati neighborhoods are safer than 48.47% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Yonkers neighborhoods are safer than 28.34%.
• Cincinnati is considered to be less safe than Yonkers with a score of 49.53 vs Yonkers's 71.66.
• Air quality in Cincinnati is good, and in Yonkers it's good.

Other things to consider for your Yonkers vs. Cincinnati move

• Weather: Snowfall and freezing weather is common in the winters and severe thunderstorms may happen in the warmer 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: Although a local license is not required in Ohio, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Ohio moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Ohio 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 Cincinnati. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Opt for cost-free Released Value Protection from movers, offering minimal coverage with a maximum liability of 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives with your chosen 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 Cincinnati

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Blue Chip City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Cincinnati.

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