($1,459) Movers From Bakersfield, CA to Boise, ID

What to know before moving from Bakersfield to Boise

• Rent prices in Boise are 12% lower than in Bakersfield.
• Home prices in Boise are 23.6% higher than in Bakersfield.
• Income in Boise is 3.6% higher than in Bakersfield.
• The cost of living for a single person in Boise is 5,366.7% higher than in Bakersfield.
• The cost of living for a family in Boise is 6,710.0% higher than in Bakersfield.
• The unemployment rate in Boise is 38.98% lower than in Bakersfield.
• Sales taxes in Boise are 27.27% lower than in Bakersfield.
• State income taxes in Boise are 56.39% lower than in Bakersfield.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $164,000.00 in Boise to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Bakersfield.

How life is different in Bakersfield vs. Boise

• Boise's population is about 74% less than Bakersfield.
• Boise's public transportation has a similar score to Bakersfield.
• Boise is more walkable than Bakersfield with a score of 88 out of 100 vs Bakersfield's 37 out of 100.
• With a score of 99 out of 100, Boise is more bike-friendly than Bakersfield, which has a score of 44 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Boise's crime rate is lower than Bakersfield with a score of 34.99 compared to Bakersfield's 58.49. This means that Boise neighborhoods are safer than 34.99% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Bakersfield neighborhoods are safer than 58.49%.
• Boise is considered to be safer than Bakersfield with a safety index of 65.01 vs Bakersfield's 41.51.
• Air quality in Boise is good, and in Bakersfield it's good.

Other things to consider for your Bakersfield vs. Boise move

• Weather: Boise experiences hot and dry summers and winters are moderately cold.
• 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: In Idaho, in-state movers are regulated by and must register with the Idaho Transportation Department. In cases of unresolvable disputes with local movers, they may help. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Idaho moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Idaho 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 Boise. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose cost-free Released Value Protection for minimal coverage, provided by movers at no extra charge. With liability capped at 60 cents per pound per article, consider alternative coverage options from your selected moving company or explore third-party insurance for full value protection.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Boise

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

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