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What to know before moving from Kansas City to Salt Lake City

Moving from Kansas City to Salt Lake City means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Kansas City than in Salt Lake City, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Kansas City compares to Salt Lake City so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Salt Lake City are 15% higher than in Kansas City, 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 Kansas City.
  Home prices in Salt Lake City are 135.5% higher than in Kansas City.
• Income is the same in Salt Lake City and Kansas City. The top employers in Salt Lake City include Intermountain Healthcare, Alsco, and EnerBank USA.
• The cost of living for a single person in Salt Lake City is 12.2% lower than in Kansas City. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Salt Lake City is 24.1% lower than in Kansas City.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 43.40% lower than in Kansas City.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Salt Lake City, since the city’s sales taxes in Salt Lake City are 7.74% lower than in Kansas City.
• State income taxes in Salt Lake City are 3.13% higher than in Kansas City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,634.86 in Salt Lake City to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Kansas City.

How life is different in Kansas City vs. Salt Lake City

• Salt Lake City might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 61% less than Kansas City.
• Salt Lake City offers better access to buses and trains than Kansas City, based on public transportation ratings. Salt Lake City has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 4 in Kansas City. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Salt Lake City means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Kansas City. Salt Lake City is considered more walkable than Kansas City, with a score of 59 out of 100 versus 35 out of 100 in Kansas City. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Salt Lake City is considered more bike-friendly than Kansas City in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 out of 100, while Kansas City is rated as 35 out of 100.
• Salt Lake City has a lower crime rate than Kansas City based on scores of 34.64 and Kansas City's 58.4, 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 Salt Lake City than in Kansas City, based on Salt Lake City’s safety index of 65.36 versus 42.6 for Kansas City. 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 Salt Lake City and Kansas City 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 Kansas City vs. Salt Lake City move

• Weather: June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Salt Lake City, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Utah moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Salt Lake City. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Salt Lake City

Ready to relocate to "Crossroads of the West"? Here are some of the top neighborhoods to consider in Salt Lake City.

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