($1,500) Movers From San Diego, CA to Charlotte, NC

What to know before moving from San Diego to Charlotte

• Rent prices in Charlotte are 38% lower than in San Diego.
• Home prices in Charlotte are 61.0% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in Charlotte is 11.2% lower than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a single person in Charlotte is 62.8% lower than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a family in Charlotte is 41.2% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in Charlotte is 50.00% lower than in San Diego.
• Sales taxes in Charlotte are 6.45% lower than in San Diego.
• State income taxes in Charlotte are 66.17% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,117.15 in Charlotte to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Diego.

How life is different in San Diego vs. Charlotte

• Charlotte's population is about 37% less than San Diego.
• Charlotte's public transportation has a score of 5 out of 10 versus San Diego's lower score of 6.
• Charlotte is less walkable than San Diego with a score of 26 out of 100 vs San Diego's 53 out of 100.
• Charlotte has a bike-friendliness score 31 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as San Diego, which has a score of 43 out of 100.
• Charlotte's crime rate is higher than San Diego with a score of 46.52 compared to San Diego's 39.83. This means that Charlotte neighborhoods are safer than 46.52% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Diego neighborhoods are safer than 39.83%.
• Charlotte is considered to be less safe than San Diego with a score of 53.48 vs San Diego's 60.17.
• Air quality in Charlotte is moderate, and in San Diego it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Diego vs. Charlotte move

• Weather: Charlotte has a moderate climate. Your move is unlikely to be affected by the weather although, the rare snow day in the wintertime could make the road conditions difficult to drive on.
• 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: For-profit household goods carriers in the state fall under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Transportation Division. All legitimate movers should have a “C Number” issued by the commission, signifying that they’ve met minimum insurance requirements and adhere to the provisions outlined in the state’s Maximum Rate Tariff (MRT). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a North Carolina moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: North Carolina 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 Charlotte. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose Released Value Protection for no-cost, minimal coverage from movers, with responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives 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 Charlotte

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Queen City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Charlotte.

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