($1,510) Movers From San Jose, CA to Grand Rapids, MI

What to know before moving from San Jose to Grand Rapids

• Rent prices in Grand Rapids are 46% lower than in San Jose.
• Home prices in Grand Rapids are 77.4% lower than in San Jose.
• Income in Grand Rapids is 24.1% lower than in San Jose.
• The cost of living for a single person in Grand Rapids is 6.6% lower than in San Jose.
• The cost of living for a family in Grand Rapids is 52.6% lower than in San Jose.
• The unemployment rate in Grand Rapids is 34.85% lower than in San Jose.
• Sales taxes in Grand Rapids are 36.03% lower than in San Jose.
• State income taxes in Grand Rapids are 68.05% lower than in San Jose.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,803.21 in Grand Rapids 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. Grand Rapids

• Grand Rapids's population is about 80% less than San Jose.
• Grand Rapids's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus San Jose's lower score of 7.
• Grand Rapids is more walkable than San Jose with a score of 56 out of 100 vs San Jose's 51 out of 100.
• Grand Rapids has a bike-friendliness score 52 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as San Jose, which has a score of 62 out of 100.
• Grand Rapids's crime rate is lower than San Jose with a score of 44.23 compared to San Jose's 47.73. This means that Grand Rapids neighborhoods are safer than 44.23% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Jose neighborhoods are safer than 47.73%.
• Grand Rapids is considered to be safer than San Jose with a safety index of 55.77 vs San Jose's 52.27.
• Air quality in Grand Rapids is good, and in San Jose it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Jose vs. Grand Rapids move

• Weather: August, July and June are the most most advisable months to move in Grand Rapids, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• 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 Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids

Now that you've decided to make the move to "GR", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Grand Rapids.

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