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What to know before moving from Anaheim to Orlando

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

Check out how Anaheim compares to Orlando so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Orlando are 24% lower than in Anaheim, 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 Orlando.
  Home prices in Orlando are 59.2% lower than in Anaheim.
• Income in Orlando is 33.4% lower than in Anaheim, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Orlando include Darden Restaurants, Red Lobster, and Multimedia.
• The cost of living for a single person in Orlando is 47.2% lower than in Anaheim. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Orlando is 38.4% lower than in Anaheim.
• The unemployment rate in Orlando is 41.46% higher than in Anaheim.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Orlando, since the city’s sales taxes in Orlando are 16.13% lower than in Anaheim.
• One perk of moving to Orlando is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Anaheim.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,583.38 in Orlando to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Anaheim.

How life is different in Anaheim vs. Orlando

• Orlando might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 11% less than Anaheim.
• Orlando offers better access to buses and trains than Anaheim, based on public transportation ratings. Orlando has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 5 in Anaheim. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Orlando neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Anaheim. Based on its score of 41 out of 100, Orlando isn’t as walkable as Anaheim, which has a score of 56 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• If cycling is your thing, Orlando is considered more bike-friendly than Anaheim in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Orlando has a bike-friendliness score of 57 out of 100, while Anaheim is rated as 52 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Orlando as Anaheim. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• Orlando is generally as safe as Anaheim, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in Orlando and Anaheim is generally the same (Good). 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 Anaheim vs. Orlando move

• Weather: Orlando has two basic seasons, a hot and rainy season, lasting from May until late October, and a warm and dry season from November through April.
• 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: Individuals and companies engaging in for-profit local and intrastate moving within the Sunshine State must register each year with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Florida moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Florida 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 Orlando. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Released Value Protection stands out as a cost-effective choice, provided by movers at no extra expense, although it comes with limited coverage. In this option, the mover's liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. To ensure comprehensive coverage matching the full value of your items, consult with your chosen moving company about alternative options or explore third-party insurance providers. Secure the best protection for your belongings during the move with these tailored 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 Orlando

Now that you've decided to make the move to "City Beautiful", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Orlando.

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