Moving from Seattle to NYC

Moving from Seattle to NYC is tough and it’ll take some adaptations; both for the city and the people. So you’ve decided to move to “The city that never sleeps”.  That’s why we at the Best  Cross Country Movers would like to help you out. We know how to navigate through the streets of the “Big Apple” and also you’ll need to cross a lot of miles before you reach NYC. First of all, do you know the distance between Seattle and NYC? The direct flight is more than 6 hours long and if you want a road trip you’ll have to drive 42 hr nonstop (2,851.7 mi).  Now since the cities are quite different let’s take a look at those differences and similarities; while also exploring the whole moving process. Let’s dive in, pack our bags, and hit the road!

Welcome to NYC

New York is a better option if you’re looking for a more culturally diverse place. There is Los Angeles which is closer, but NYC is the Europe of America. Also, it’s not as cold as Seattle and people are not predominantly white like in Seattle. Furthermore, interstate movers in Seattle will tell you that more and more people are moving to NYC because of more job opportunities. Especially if you want to work in the financial industry, NYC is the jackpot. When it comes to dining and restaurants did you know that the City of New York has over 24,000 restaurants? This means that you can eat out for the rest of your life you can eat out in a different one. That’s over 65 years of having dinner in different restaurants, just do the math if you don’t believe us.

New York also has some disadvantages like the one that it’s always crowded and we mean every day. Any day of the year you’ll find tourists, people walking, also a lot of homeless people, etc. On the other hand, the traffic jams are like in Los Angeles. On the other hand interstate movers in NYC will tell you that this is the key to why you’ll need professional assistance when moving. Professional movers will know when to park, and how long can they stay there; they’ll also move your things up the stairs, since they know the interior of the building, they can even move in the piano through the window. But be careful of the rents since in November and December this year (2022) the average price skyrocketed to $5,200/month. The prices because of inflation have gone up 20% since 2021.

What will you miss after moving from Seattle to NYC?

Tastes are different and for some people, this will be a relief, while for others it’ll be will awaken nostalgia. First thing is that living in Seattle is like living in the forest, it’s so close to nature. The state of Washington is beautiful, and nature is stunning. It just feels more organic and green which is opposite to where you’re heading the NYC. New York is regarded as a city with “specific stench” but there are certain areas like Central Park and other parks across the city where the city is fresher. NY cross country movers can tell you that most people will miss one thing when it comes to their money and that’s the income tax. Yup, you’ve heard it right there is no income tax in Washington but in New Your it’s:

• 4%,
• 4.5%,
• 5.25%,
• 5.9%,
• 5.97%,
• 6.33%,
• 6.85%,
• 9.65%,
• 10.3% 
• 10.9%

This will highly depend on your job or be more precise how much you earn. So for example, if you’re salary is anywhere between $21,401 to $80,650 you’ll have to pay 5.97% tax. But that’s not all you’ll have to pay $1,042 and 5.97% of the amount over $21,400. There is a lower income tax if you’re married and you fill in the jointly or if you qualify as a widow(er). So check your taxes before you come to New York. We as one of the more reliable cross country moving companies in Washington can tell you that moving is also more expansive in New York, so this is one more financial nostalgia that you might get.  We’ll let you on a little info that the average cost of moving from Seattle to Washington is anywhere between $1,200 to $8,651.

DIY moving vs moving with the professional moving company

If you want to DIY the move you’ll have to probably ship your car separately or take a 42-hour long road trip plus the expenses. This trip if it’s one way will probably cost you a lot, for example, a round trip is about $1000, but that’s just fuel for the car; for one car. Now with the nat gas and oil prices skyrocketing, you should calculate all the costs accordingly. Plus you’ll probably have to stop and sleep somewhere. But before all that you’ll have to pack your things, clean the house, load the truck, and unload it when you get there. Also, don’t forget that an airplane ticket is around $100 one way. So if you don’t want to drive get all the things packed and risk any potential accidents and dangers that may lie ahead, think about professional movers.

Now, what’s so special about professional moving companies? First of all professional moving companies aren’t there just to rip you off or may sound too expensive. But actually, they may even be cheaper than you think. First of all, a moving company’s team can pack an average 4-bedroom house in under 3 hours. Secondly, they’re well trained and they know how to pack things quickly and efficiently. Thirdly they’ve got you covered by different types of insurance, so if something is broken you’ll get it covered.  Forth is that they’ll drive from Seattle to NYC without any problems and they’ll load, unload and even unpack everything. With some moving companies you can also arrange moving when you leave and before your arrival. So these are just some of the benefits that moving companies may offer.

Final thoughts on moving from Seattle to NYC

This was about moving from Seattle to NYC. We hope that you liked what we’ve told you, think about things that you might miss when you move away from Seattle. If it’s possible carry them with you. Think about hiring pros so while they’re packing you can do some extra work or enjoy leisure time and explore NYC or say goodbye to professional movers. Anyway, have a lovely time in NYC and we hope that you’ll have a stress-free move.