Have you been itching to move a new city? Sometimes we are ready to make a change in our lives for a variety of reasons. Maybe you are ready to move away from your family and see what it is like to be fully independent. Maybe you do not live by family and are ready to move closer to some family. Maybe you hate your job so you figure you way as well city hunt and job hunt at the same time. Maybe you are just an adventurous person ready for a new challenge. No matter what your reasons are for wanting to move choosing a new city to live in can be a hard process. We are sure that there are tons of quizzes that you can take online that will help you but if you want some cold, hard things to consider keep on reading.
Affordability of Moving to a New City
One of the first things that you will want to look at is the cost of living in the cities that you are considering. Each city varies on the cost of housing, consumable goods, gasoline, utilities, and taxes. You will want to make sure that you can live comfortably wherever you go. You do not want to move somewhere that you cannot afford to live in on your current income.
State Taxes when Moving
There are five states that do not have any sales taxes and nine states that do not collect individual income taxes. These are important things to consider when choosing a state to reside in. The Tax Foundation measures the state-local tax burden for each state. This calculates the percentage of income that taxpayers pay for state and local taxes. You will want to look at sales tax, income tax, tax credits, tax exemptions, and property taxes when making a decision on which state to live in.
Job Opportunities
You can do tons of online research on job opportunities these days. You can compare income for different professions from state to state; look for jobs; evaluate unemployment rates; and more all in the comfort of your own home. Years ago this process was much harder than it is now! You will want to make sure that the job market in the state or city that you are wanting to move to is a wise choice for you and your family.
Property Value
The real estate market can be a tricky thing to navigate. Every city will have its own statistics on property value. Since real estate is always in a state of flux you will want to make sure that you are looking at current numbers when you are doing your research. You will want to make sure that you will be able to purchase a home in the area that you are looking at.
Crime Rates for New City Move
There is absolutely no way to completely avoid crime but you do want to do everything you can to live in a safe city or neighborhood. You can check out crime reports online and view statistics for different cities and neighborhoods. You can also call the police station in different places that you are considering and ask them about crime in their area. The police station is always happy to discuss any concerns about the area that you may have.
Local & Long Distance, Residential & Commercial Moving in Los Angeles County, CA & Beyond
As you begin researching different places to live Excalibur Moving & Storage hopes that you find that city that will be perfect for you and your family. There are so many places in the Northwest United States that are amazing places to live choosing to move to a new location is a great option. When you are ready to move your belongings to your new city give us a call.
