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What to know before moving from Stockton to Tallahassee

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

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

• Rent prices in Tallahassee are 21% lower than in Stockton, 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 35.2% lower than in Stockton.
• Income in Tallahassee is 23.2% lower than in Stockton, 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 46.4% lower than in Stockton. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Tallahassee is 32.0% lower than in Stockton.
• The unemployment rate in Tallahassee is 50.49% lower than in Stockton.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Tallahassee, since the city’s sales taxes in Tallahassee are 16.67% lower than in Stockton.
• One perk of moving to Tallahassee is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Stockton.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,607.91 in Tallahassee to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Stockton.

How life is different in Stockton vs. Tallahassee

• Tallahassee might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 37% less than Stockton.
• Tallahassee offers better access to buses and trains than Stockton, based on public transportation ratings. Tallahassee has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 4 in Stockton. 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 Stockton. Based on its score of 30 out of 100, Tallahassee isn’t as walkable as Stockton, which has a score of 44 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.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Tallahassee, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Stockton. While Stockton has a bike-friendliness score of 52 out of 100, Tallahassee earned a 45. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• Tallahassee has a lower crime rate than Stockton based on scores of 58.35 and Stockton's 75.2, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Tallahassee than in Stockton, based on Tallahassee’s safety index of 41.65 versus 24.8 for Stockton. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Tallahassee and Stockton 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 Stockton 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

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