($1,557) Movers From Santa Clarita, CA to Augusta, GA

What to know before moving from Santa Clarita to Augusta

• Rent prices in Augusta are 62% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• Home prices in Augusta are 79.0% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• Income in Augusta is 51.3% higher than in Santa Clarita.
• The cost of living for a single person in Augusta is 43.0% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• The cost of living for a family in Augusta is 42.3% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• The unemployment rate in Augusta is 45.83% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• Sales taxes in Augusta are 10.53% lower than in Santa Clarita.
• State income taxes in Augusta are 58.72% lower than in Santa Clarita.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,708.81 in Augusta 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. Augusta

• Augusta's population is about 12% less than Santa Clarita.
• Augusta's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Santa Clarita's lower score of 5.
• Augusta is less walkable than Santa Clarita with a score of 22 out of 100 vs Santa Clarita's 35 out of 100.
• Both Augusta and Santa Clarita have the same bike-friendliness score of 33 out of 100, meaning Augusta is about as safe for cyclists as Santa Clarita. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Augusta's crime rate is higher than Santa Clarita with a score of 48.46 compared to Santa Clarita's 35.92. This means that Augusta neighborhoods are safer than 48.46% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Santa Clarita neighborhoods are safer than 35.92%.
• Augusta is considered to be less safe than Santa Clarita with a score of 51.54 vs Santa Clarita's 64.08.
• Air quality in Augusta is good, and in Santa Clarita it's moderate.

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

• Weather: Augusta had short, mild winters, very hot, humid summers
• 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: Moving companies in Georgia are regulated by the the Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS). Regulations include insurance requirements and the handling of consumer complaints. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Georgia moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Georgia 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 Augusta. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Opt for Released Value Protection for its cost-effectiveness, offered by movers at no extra charge. However, it provides minimal coverage, with the mover's responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage matching the full value of your items, explore other options with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Augusta

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Garden City of the South", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Augusta.

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