What You Need to Know Before Moving to Manhattan

06 Nov What You Need to Know Before Moving to Manhattan

Whether you’re moving to Manhattan for employment reasons or just to make life that much more intriguing; just know – intriguing it will be. Living in Manhattan is thrilling and fun with something new happening at literally any given moment! However, also realize that it will be very different than anywhere you may be moving from!

That being said, it will take some time to acclimate and get used to. In the mean time, though, here are some important tips to know before moving to Manhattan. Following these will definitely take some stress out of your move – as we always do, here at Reputable Moving. So go ahead, read and re-read, and then get moving to Manhattan 🙂 ’cause these will surely make your transition to Big Apple living that much more smooth.

1. 1. Travel Time: Consider all the congestion from both the large population of city locals and from the hordes of tourists and vacationers who visit the Big Apple every day. Bearing that in mind before moving to Manhattan, and realize that it’s not the distance to where you need to go that will determine how long it will take you to get somewhere. Rather, there will be delays and traffic that will make your travel take much longer than you expect. So always account for extra time when you need to get to work, a meeting or anywhere that you want to be on time.


2. 2. Cost of Living: The cost of living in Manhattan is enormous! The city’s hustle and bustle, vast historical significance, large array of entertainment, conveniences, shopping and close proximity to your employment are all possible reasons why you may be moving to Manhattan. However, it does come at a high price, as many good things often do. Before moving, make a quick calculation of your income and expenses you’ll have once you move and make sure that the bottom line adds up so that you don’t run yourself into trouble. Oh, and don’t count on adding much to your savings account with living costs that are so high.


3. 3. The Noise: When we call NYC the city that never sleeps; it’s literal. Quiet is perhaps the rarest commodity in Manhattan. 24/7; there’s a constant, unrelenting sound of blaring car horns honking and shrieking pedestrians or city workers fixing the utility poles outside your bedroom window. Whatever it is, there’s always something going on and there will always be the background noise of the city that truly never sleeps. Knowing this before moving to Manhattan will help you adjust to this level of noise and come to appreciate the constant excitement and thrill of background “music”. And remember, if you really get too overwhelmed by the noise, you can always invest in a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones.


4. 4. Choosing Your Neighborhood: Make sure to choose which neighborhood you will be living in wisely before actually moving to Manhattan. Each neighborhood in New York City is its own unique subculture of sorts. So investigate well before you choose which neighborhood to live in. Once you’ve done the research and have more or less chosen a basic area to move to, take a trip to NYC. Look around the neighborhood you’ve chosen, get a feel for it, understand who are the locals and who are the visitors, and make sure it’s truly a choice area for you. Also, getting around Manhattan can take a lot of time due to significant traffic and congestion. Therefore, make sure the neighborhood you choose is right for your employment/school locations or anywhere else you’ll need to get to on a regular basis, before moving to Manhattan.

Make Moving to Manhattan Stress Free!

Whenever you that you’ll be moving to Manhattan, New York’s Big Apple, just remember that it’s sure to be an exciting adventure. Just when you’re getting a bit overwhelmed by the traffic and noise, realize that with time you will not only get used to it, but you will learn to appreciate it.

In the mean time, if you’ve already decided that you’re moving to Manhattan then book your move before it’s too late. Reputable Moving will take the stress out of your move, so at least when you get to NYC you won’t be tired before you start 🙂