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What to know before moving from Phoenix to Wilmington

Moving from Phoenix to Wilmington comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Wilmington is generally more expensive than Phoenix, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Wilmington are 7% higher than in Phoenix, 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 Wilmington.
  Home prices in Wilmington are 25.1% lower than in Phoenix.
• Income in Wilmington is 23.5% lower than in Phoenix, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Wilmington include Nestle, DuPont, and AstraZeneca.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Wilmington, since the cost of living for a single person in Wilmington is 49.1% higher than in Phoenix. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Wilmington is 16.8% lower than in Phoenix.
• The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 56.06% higher than in Phoenix.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Wilmington, since the city’s sales taxes in Wilmington are 100.00% lower than in Phoenix.
• State income taxes in Wilmington are 164.00% higher than in Phoenix.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,474.04 in Wilmington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Phoenix.

How life is different in Phoenix vs. Wilmington

• Wilmington might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 96% less than Phoenix.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Wilmington will be about the same as it currently is in Phoenix. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Living in Wilmington means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Phoenix. Wilmington is considered more walkable than Phoenix, with a score of 74 out of 100 versus 41 out of 100 in Phoenix. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Wilmington, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Phoenix. While Phoenix has a bike-friendliness score of 56 out of 100, Wilmington earned a 52. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Wilmington is higher than in Phoenix, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 67.32 in Wilmington, it is 53.06 in Phoenix. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Wilmington. With a crime index of 32.68, Wilmington ranks lower in overall safety than Phoenix, whose index is Phoenix's 46.94. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Wilmington has better air quality than in Phoenix. Wilmington has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Phoenix. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your Phoenix vs. Wilmington move

• Weather: Wilmington has with hot and humid summers, cool to cold winters, and precipitation evenly spread throughout the year.
• 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 headquartered in Delaware that offer local and intrastate moving services don’t need to be licensed. Still, they must comply with Delaware Department of Transportation (DDOT) regulations on insurance and commercial vehicle safety. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Delaware moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Delaware 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 Wilmington. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Selecting Released Value Protection is a cost-effective choice, provided at no extra charge by movers, even though it offers limited coverage. Within this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. If you're concerned about the value of your possessions and require more extensive coverage, consider discussing alternative options with the moving company you've chosen or explore third-party insurance providers. Ensure comprehensive protection for your belongings during the move by exploring these additional coverage choices.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Wilmington

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

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