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What to know before moving from Santa Clarita to Phoenix

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

Check out how Santa Clarita compares to Phoenix so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Phoenix are 49% lower than in Santa Clarita, 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 Phoenix.
  Home prices in Phoenix are 48.9% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• Income in Phoenix is 39.2% lower than in Santa Clarita, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Phoenix include the State of Arizona, Walmart, Inc., and Banner Health.
• The cost of living for a single person in Phoenix is 28.0% lower than in Santa Clarita. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Phoenix is 22.3% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• The unemployment rate in Phoenix is 31.25% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Phoenix, since the city’s sales taxes in Phoenix are 9.47% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• One perk of moving to Phoenix is paying less in state income taxes, which are 81.20% lower than in Santa Clarita.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,160.18 in Phoenix to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Santa Clarita.

How life is different in Santa Clarita vs. Phoenix

• The population of Phoenix is about 603% greater than Santa Clarita, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Phoenix offers better access to buses and trains than Santa Clarita, based on public transportation ratings. Phoenix has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 5 in Santa Clarita. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Phoenix means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Santa Clarita. Phoenix is considered more walkable than Santa Clarita, with a score of 41 out of 100 versus 35 out of 100 in Santa Clarita. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Phoenix is considered more bike-friendly than Santa Clarita in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Phoenix has a bike-friendliness score of 56 out of 100, while Santa Clarita is rated as 33 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Phoenix is higher than in Santa Clarita, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 53.06 in Phoenix, it is 35.92 in Santa Clarita. 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 Phoenix. With a crime index of 46.94, Phoenix ranks lower in overall safety than Santa Clarita, whose index is Santa Clarita's 64.08. 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.
• The air quality in Phoenix and Santa Clarita is generally the same (Moderate). 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 Santa Clarita vs. Phoenix move

• Weather: The climate is unlikely to affect your move but summers in Phoenix are unsurprisingly very hot with daily averages over 100° F. You should take this into consideration because moving often requires spending many hours outdoors. You should also be sure that air conditioning is set up in your new home before move day, especially if you're moving in the summer.
• 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: Though Arizona is largely an “unregulated” state, local moving companies are subject to some Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Department of Weights and Measures regulations intended to ensure that they operate safely and ethically. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Arizona moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Arizona 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 Phoenix. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-effectiveness—offered by movers at no extra charge, although it provides minimal coverage. With a liability limit of 60 cents per pound per article, consider this option carefully. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement would only be $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternative options 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.

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