($1,562) Movers From San Jose, CA to Ann Arbor, MI

What to know before moving from San Jose to Ann Arbor

• Rent prices in Ann Arbor are 27% lower than in San Jose.
• Home prices in Ann Arbor are 67.3% lower than in San Jose.
• Income in Ann Arbor is 19.7% lower than in San Jose.
• The cost of living for a single person in Ann Arbor is 40.8% lower than in San Jose.
• The cost of living for a family in Ann Arbor is 36.0% lower than in San Jose.
• The unemployment rate in Ann Arbor is 46.97% lower than in San Jose.
• Sales taxes in Ann Arbor are 36.03% lower than in San Jose.
• State income taxes in Ann Arbor are 68.05% lower than in San Jose.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,776.81 in Ann Arbor to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Jose.

How life is different in San Jose vs. Ann Arbor

• Ann Arbor's population is about 87% less than San Jose.
• Ann Arbor's public transportation has a similar score to San Jose.
• Ann Arbor is more walkable than San Jose with a score of 52 out of 100 vs San Jose's 51 out of 100.
• With a score of 71 out of 100, Ann Arbor is more bike-friendly than San Jose, which has a score of 62 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Ann Arbor's crime rate is lower than San Jose with a score of 31.0 compared to San Jose's 47.73. This means that Ann Arbor neighborhoods are safer than 31.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Jose neighborhoods are safer than 47.73%.
• Ann Arbor is considered to be safer than San Jose with a safety index of 79.18 vs San Jose's 52.27.
• Air quality in Ann Arbor is moderate, and in San Jose it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Jose vs. Ann Arbor move

• Weather: August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Ann Arbor for moving.
• 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: The agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Michigan moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Michigan 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 Ann Arbor. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Alabama, Massachusetts, and Michigan, choose the economical option of Released Value Protection, provided by movers at no extra cost. However, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternatives or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Ann Arbor

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Tree Town", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Ann Arbor.

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