($1,291) Movers From Birmingham, AL to Lexington, KY

What to know before moving from Birmingham to Lexington

• Rent prices in Lexington are 8% higher than in Birmingham.
• Home prices in Lexington are 145.3% higher than in Birmingham.
• Income in Lexington is 56.1% higher than in Birmingham.
• The cost of living for a single person in Lexington is 168.4% higher than in Birmingham.
• The cost of living for a family in Lexington is 1.3% higher than in Birmingham.
• The unemployment rate in Lexington is 23.21% lower than in Birmingham.
• Sales taxes in Lexington are 40.00% lower than in Birmingham.
• State income taxes in Lexington are 20.00% lower than in Birmingham.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $8,051.95 in Lexington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Birmingham.

How life is different in Birmingham vs. Lexington

• Lexington's population is about 63% greater than Birmingham.
• Lexington's public transportation has a score of 4 out of 10 versus Birmingham's higher score of 0.
• Lexington is more walkable than Birmingham with a score of 90 out of 100 vs Birmingham's 33 out of 100.
• With a score of 85 out of 100, Lexington is more bike-friendly than Birmingham, which has a score of 31 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Lexington's crime rate is lower than Birmingham with a score of 50.88 compared to Birmingham's 61.64. This means that Lexington neighborhoods are safer than 50.88% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Birmingham neighborhoods are safer than 61.64%.
• Lexington is considered to be safer than Birmingham with a safety index of 49.12 vs Birmingham's 38.36.
• Air quality in Lexington is good, and in Birmingham it's good.

Other things to consider for your Birmingham vs. Lexington move

• Weather: Lexington has hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters with occasional mild periods
• 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: Movers in Kentucky are licensed and regulated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) – Division of Motor Carriers. Moving companies that operate within the state must carry adequate cargo insurance and file public tariffs detailing the services they offer and the cost for each. The KYTC can assist consumers with resolving disputes with movers, but only after a customer makes a formal written complaint. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Kentucky moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Kentucky 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 Lexington. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose Released Value Protection for free, basic coverage from movers at 60 cents per pound. For comprehensive protection matching your items' full value, consult your moving company for alternative options or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Lexington

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Horse Capital of the World", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Lexington.

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