($1,308) Movers From Birmingham, AL to Little Rock, AR

What to know before moving from Birmingham to Little Rock

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

Check out how Birmingham compares to Little Rock so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Little Rock are 12% lower than in Birmingham, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Birmingham.
  Home prices in Little Rock are 65.9% higher than in Birmingham.
• Income in Little Rock is 44.5% higher than in Birmingham, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Little Rock include Dillard's, Welspun Group, and Windstream.
• The cost of living for a single person in Little Rock is 34.9% lower than in Birmingham. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Little Rock is 38.3% lower than in Birmingham.
• The unemployment rate in Little Rock is 5.36% higher than in Birmingham.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Little Rock, since the city’s sales taxes in Little Rock are 13.70% lower than in Birmingham.
• One perk of moving to Little Rock is paying less in state income taxes, which are 60.00% lower than in Birmingham.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,953.28 in Little Rock to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Birmingham.

How life is different in Birmingham vs. Little Rock

• Little Rock's population is about the same as Birmingham.
• Little Rock's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Birmingham's lower score of 0.
• Little Rock and Birmingham are similarily walkable.
• Both Little Rock and Birmingham have the same bike-friendliness score of 31 out of 100, meaning Little Rock is about as safe for cyclists as Birmingham. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Little Rock and Birmingham have a similar crime rate.
• Little Rock and Birmingham are considered to be equally safe.
• Air quality in Little Rock is moderate, and in Birmingham it's good.

Other things to consider for your Birmingham vs. Little Rock move

• Weather: Little Rock has hot, humid summers and cool winters with usually little snow.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: Before providing in-state household goods relocation services, Arkansas moving companies must be issued an Intrastate Authority Permit from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Arkansas moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Arkansas does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Little Rock. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Released Value Protection, offered by movers at no extra cost, is the most economical option, albeit with minimal coverage. The mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, the reimbursement would be $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure full coverage of your items' value, explore alternative options with your moving company or consider third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Little Rock

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Rock", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Little Rock.

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