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What to know before moving from Houston to Newark

Moving from Houston to Newark means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Houston than in Newark, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Houston compares to Newark so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Newark are 49% higher than in Houston, 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 Houston.
  Home prices in Newark are 80.3% higher than in Houston.
• Income in Newark is 40.8% lower than in Houston, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Newark include Panasonic Corporation of North America, Prudential Financial, and Prudential Capital & Investment Services.
• The cost of living for a single person in Newark is 7.0% lower than in Houston. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Newark is 21.5% lower than in Houston.
• The unemployment rate in Newark is 217.07% higher than in Houston.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Newark, since the city’s sales taxes in Newark are 19.64% lower than in Houston.
• State income taxes in Newark are 10.70% higher than in Houston.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,788.81 in Newark to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Houston.

How life is different in Houston vs. Newark

• Newark might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 87% less than Houston.
• Newark offers better access to buses and trains than Houston, based on public transportation ratings. Newark has a transit score of 9 out of 10 compared to 5 in Houston. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Newark means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Houston. Newark is considered more walkable than Houston, with a score of 76 out of 100 versus 47 out of 100 in Houston. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Newark and Houston are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 51 and 49 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• The crime rate in Newark is higher than in Houston, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 75.24 in Newark, it is 63.5 in Houston. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Newark. With a crime index of 24.76, Newark ranks lower in overall safety than Houston, whose index is Houston's 36.5. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Newark and Houston 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 Houston vs. Newark move

• Weather: Newark has cold winters and hot humid summers.
• HOA rules: It’s a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it’s a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• State licensing: In New Jersey, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs handles the regulation of in-state moving companies. The state’s Division of Consumer Affairs works to ensure that warehousemen (public storage companies) and public movers provide safe, reliable, and ethical services while adhering to all relevant state rules and regulations. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in New Jersey, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While New Jersey doesn’t mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to Newark without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. Released Value Protection is the most economical option as it incurs no cost. It is provided by movers at no additional charge, but the coverage is minimal. Under this option, no more than 60 cents per pound per article is the responsibility of the mover. For example, if a delicate china set weighing 20 pounds is lost or damaged by the mover, only $12 (60 cents x 20 pounds) would be received. If coverage for the full value of your items is needed, consultation with the moving company you're hiring for other options or a third-party insurance provider is recommended.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Newark

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