($1,539) Movers From Bakersfield, CA to Tallahassee, FL

What to know before moving from Bakersfield to Tallahassee

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

Check out how Bakersfield compares to Tallahassee so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Tallahassee are 17% lower than in Bakersfield, 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 Tallahassee.
  Home prices in Tallahassee are 27.3% lower than in Bakersfield.
• Income in Tallahassee is 33.5% lower than in Bakersfield, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Tallahassee include Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and Florida A&M University.
• The cost of living for a single person in Tallahassee is 19.0% lower than in Bakersfield. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Tallahassee is 33.3% lower than in Bakersfield.
• The unemployment rate in Tallahassee is 13.56% lower than in Bakersfield.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Tallahassee, since the city’s sales taxes in Tallahassee are 9.09% lower than in Bakersfield.
• One perk of moving to Tallahassee is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Bakersfield.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,429.60 in Tallahassee to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Bakersfield.

How life is different in Bakersfield vs. Tallahassee

• Tallahassee might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 78% less than Bakersfield.
• Tallahassee offers better access to buses and trains than Bakersfield, based on public transportation ratings. Tallahassee has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 4 in Bakersfield. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Tallahassee neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Bakersfield. Based on its score of 30 out of 100, Tallahassee isn’t as walkable as Bakersfield, which has a score of 37 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.
• Tallahassee and Bakersfield are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 45 and 44 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Tallahassee as Bakersfield. 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.
• Tallahassee is generally as safe as Bakersfield, 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 Tallahassee and Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield vs. Tallahassee move

• Weather: Tallahassee has long summers and short, mild winters, as well as drier springs and autumns.
• 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 Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Tally", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Tallahassee.

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