Moving from Manhattan to Queens

Are you thinking about moving from Manhattan to Queens? Apart from the (obvious) different names and locations, Manhattan and Queens strike some similarities…for one, they’re both part of the beloved NYC. Also, when it comes to jobs, the two are similar as well. Both are relatively close to each other and the jobs are – for the most part – the same. It’s easy to have a job in Manhattan but live in Queens, and vice versa. Taxes are also the same, since both boroughs are part of New York State.

When moving out of Manhattan, be sure to call your favorite NYC moving company, Shleppers Moving & Storage.

What to know When Moving from Manhattan to Queens:

Cost of Living

While neither of the borough are particularly “cheap”, living in Queens is certainly more affordable than Manhattan. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that although taxes are the same for both Manhattan and Queens, that similarity doesn’t always translate to the pay in both boroughs. Because cost of living is higher in Manhattan, so is the pay. That being said, many NYC locals will take advantage of Manhattan’s higher pay rates, while living in Queens’ more affordable neighborhoods.

Diversity

While Manhattan offers a wide variety of diversity, so does Queens! Queens is actually one of the MOST diverse places in the US—this gives you the exciting chance to meet people from all different backgrounds and nationalities!

The majority of Queens’ population is made up of immigrants. Neighborhoods are also more suburb-like and family-oriented, allowing locals the chance to get to know one another and appreciate the diversity in the area.

Queens also offers exquisite cuisines from all different cultures.

Transportation

In Manhattan, you can walk everywhere. That’s not the case for Queens.

Queens is the largest of the five boroughs—making you much more reliant on the subway system. So, it’s incredibly important to get information on the NYC subway so you can plan ahead!

Now that you’ve been backed with information on your move from Manhattan to Queens, it’s time to give Shleppers, the best Queens moving company a call!