($1,623) Movers From Laredo, TX to Yonkers, NY

What to know before moving from Laredo to Yonkers

Moving from Laredo to Yonkers comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Yonkers is generally more expensive than Laredo, 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 118% higher than in Laredo, 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 Laredo.
  Home prices in Yonkers are 204.9% higher than in Laredo.
• Income in Yonkers is 31.1% higher than in Laredo, 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 73.7% higher than in Laredo. 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 75.6% higher than in Laredo.
• The unemployment rate in Yonkers is 3.80% lower than in Laredo.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Yonkers, since the city’s sales taxes in Yonkers are 7.64% higher than in Laredo.
• State income taxes in Yonkers are 10.90% higher than in Laredo.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $5,210.71 in Yonkers to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Laredo.

How life is different in Laredo vs. Yonkers

• Yonkers might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 17% less than Laredo.
• Yonkers offers better access to buses and trains than Laredo, based on public transportation ratings. Yonkers has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 4 in Laredo. 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 Laredo. Yonkers is considered more walkable than Laredo, with a score of 69 out of 100 versus 37 out of 100 in Laredo. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Yonkers and Laredo are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 37 and 40 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 Laredo based on scores of 28.34 and Laredo's 36.23, 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 Laredo, based on Yonkers’s safety index of 71.66 versus 63.77 for Laredo. 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 Laredo 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 Laredo 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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