($1,445) Movers From Santa Clarita, CA to Denver, CO

What to know before moving from Santa Clarita to Denver

• Rent prices in Denver are 42% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• Home prices in Denver are 32.4% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• Income in Denver is 19.1% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• The cost of living for a single person in Denver is 61.0% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• The cost of living for a family in Denver is 30.5% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• The unemployment rate in Denver is 26.04% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• Sales taxes in Denver are 3.68% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• State income taxes in Denver are 58.72% lower than in Santa Clarita.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,170.82 in Denver 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. Denver

• Denver's population is about 213% greater than Santa Clarita.
• Denver's public transportation has a score of 8 out of 10 versus Santa Clarita's higher score of 5.
• Denver is more walkable than Santa Clarita with a score of 95 out of 100 vs Santa Clarita's 35 out of 100.
• With a score of 96 out of 100, Denver is more bike-friendly than Santa Clarita, which has a score of 33 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Denver's crime rate is higher than Santa Clarita with a score of 47.84 compared to Santa Clarita's 35.92. This means that Denver neighborhoods are safer than 47.84% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Santa Clarita neighborhoods are safer than 35.92%.
• Denver is considered to be less safe than Santa Clarita with a score of 52.16 vs Santa Clarita's 64.08.
• Air quality in Denver is moderate, and in Santa Clarita it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Santa Clarita vs. Denver move

• Weather: Denver has four distinct seasons and receives most of its precipitation from April through August. Due to its inland location on the High Plains, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the region can be subject to sudden changes in weather.
• 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: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Colorado moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Colorado 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 Denver. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-free advantage, provided by movers with minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover lost or damaged a valuable item, you would only receive compensation based on this limited valuation. If you seek comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with the moving company you're hiring or explore 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 Denver

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Mile-High City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Denver.

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