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What to know before moving from Fort Worth to Yonkers

Moving from Fort Worth to Yonkers comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Yonkers is generally more expensive than Fort Worth, 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 52% higher than in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 115.2% higher than in Fort Worth.
• Income in Yonkers is 18.4% higher than in Fort Worth, 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 9.6% higher than in Fort Worth. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Yonkers is 3.3% lower than in Fort Worth.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 111.11% higher than in Fort Worth.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 7.64% higher than in Fort Worth.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 10.90% higher than in Fort Worth.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,286.64 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Fort Worth.

How life is different in Fort Worth vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 77% less than Fort Worth.
• Yonkers offers better access to buses and trains than Fort Worth, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 3 in Fort Worth. 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 Fort Worth. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Fort Worth, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 35 out of 100 in Fort Worth. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Yonkers and Fort Worth are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 37 and 39 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.
• Yonkers has a lower crime rate than Fort Worth based on scores of 28.34 and Fort Worth's 43.19, 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 Fort Worth, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 56.81 for Fort Worth. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Yonkers has better air quality than in Fort Worth. Yonkers has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Fort Worth. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your Fort Worth 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: 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: 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. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in New York, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While New York 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 Yonkers 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. 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 gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Yonkers

With your sights set on "Central City", these are some of the most popular neighborhoods to consider in Yonkers.

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