($1,483) Movers From San Diego, CA to Cape Coral, FL

What to know before moving from San Diego to Cape Coral

• Rent prices in Cape Coral are 26% lower than in San Diego.
• Home prices in Cape Coral are 63.7% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in Cape Coral is 10.5% lower than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a single person in Cape Coral is 26.5% higher than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a family in Cape Coral is 21.9% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in Cape Coral is 30.30% lower than in San Diego.
• Sales taxes in Cape Coral are 16.13% lower than in San Diego.
• State income taxes in Cape Coral are 100.00% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,795.28 in Cape Coral to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Diego.

How life is different in San Diego vs. Cape Coral

• Cape Coral's population is about 84% less than San Diego.
• Cape Coral's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus San Diego's lower score of 6.
• Cape Coral is less walkable than San Diego with a score of 17 out of 100 vs San Diego's 53 out of 100.
• Cape Coral has a bike-friendliness score 37 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as San Diego, which has a score of 43 out of 100.
• Cape Coral's crime rate is lower than San Diego with a score of 19.41 compared to San Diego's 39.83. This means that Cape Coral neighborhoods are safer than 19.41% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Diego neighborhoods are safer than 39.83%.
• Cape Coral is considered to be safer than San Diego with a safety index of 80.59 vs San Diego's 60.17.
• Air quality in Cape Coral is good, and in San Diego it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Diego vs. Cape Coral move

• Weather: Cape Coral averages 355 days of sunshine each year, but experiences precipitation on 145 days per year. While the summers are very warm, humid, and rainy, the winters in Cape Coral are dry with moderate temperatures.
• 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 Cape Coral. 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 Cape Coral

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Waterfront Wonderland", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Cape Coral.

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