($1,575) Movers From Los Angeles, CA to Little Rock, AR

What to know before moving from Los Angeles to Little Rock

Moving from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles than in Little Rock, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

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

• Rent prices in Little Rock are 63% lower than in Los Angeles, 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 Little Rock.
  Home prices in Little Rock are 91.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
• Income in Little Rock is 24.1% lower than in Los Angeles, so you could earn less 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 55.2% lower than in Los Angeles. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Little Rock is 55.0% lower than in Los Angeles.
• The unemployment rate in Little Rock is 44.34% lower than in Los Angeles.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Little Rock, since the city’s sales taxes in Little Rock are 9.16% lower than in Los Angeles.
• One perk of moving to Little Rock is paying less in state income taxes, which are 84.96% lower than in Los Angeles.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,343.19 in Little Rock to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Los Angeles.

How life is different in Los Angeles vs. Little Rock

• Little Rock's population is about 95% less than Los Angeles.
• Little Rock's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Los Angeles's higher score of 8.
• Little Rock is less walkable than Los Angeles with a score of 33 out of 100 vs Los Angeles's 69 out of 100.
• Little Rock has a bike-friendliness score 32 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Los Angeles, which has a score of 59 out of 100.
• Little Rock's crime rate is higher than Los Angeles with a score of 60.06 compared to Los Angeles's 53.81. This means that Little Rock neighborhoods are safer than 60.06% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Los Angeles neighborhoods are safer than 53.81%.
• Little Rock is considered to be less safe than Los Angeles with a score of 39.94 vs Los Angeles's 46.19.
• Air quality in Little Rock is moderate, and in Los Angeles it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Los Angeles 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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