($1,395) Movers From San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM

What to know before moving from San Diego to Albuquerque

• Rent prices in Albuquerque are 57% lower than in San Diego.
• Home prices in Albuquerque are 67.2% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in Albuquerque is 15.7% lower than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a single person in Albuquerque is 36.9% lower than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a family in Albuquerque is 30.7% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in Albuquerque is 12.12% higher than in San Diego.
• Sales taxes in Albuquerque are 1.55% lower than in San Diego.
• State income taxes in Albuquerque are 55.64% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,892.71 in Albuquerque 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. Albuquerque

• Albuquerque's population is about 59% less than San Diego.
• Albuquerque's public transportation has a score of 5 out of 10 versus San Diego's lower score of 6.
• Albuquerque is less walkable than San Diego with a score of 43 out of 100 vs San Diego's 53 out of 100.
• With a score of 61 out of 100, Albuquerque is more bike-friendly than San Diego, which has a score of 43 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Albuquerque's crime rate is higher than San Diego with a score of 71.72 compared to San Diego's 39.83. This means that Albuquerque neighborhoods are safer than 71.72% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Diego neighborhoods are safer than 39.83%.
• Albuquerque is considered to be less safe than San Diego with a score of 28.28 vs San Diego's 60.17.
• Air quality in Albuquerque is good, and in San Diego it's moderate.

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

• Weather: Albuquerque's climate is usually sunny and dry. Winter typically consists of cool days and cold nights, except following passage of the strongest cold fronts and arctic airmasses when daytime temperatures remain colder than average; overnight temperatures tend to fall below freezing between about 10 pm and 8 am in the city.
• 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: Movers that operate within the Land of Enchantment are licensed and regulated by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a New Mexico moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: New Mexico 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 Albuquerque. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Opt for Released Value Protection, the cost-free, minimal coverage option from movers. They're responsible for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, discuss alternatives with your 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 Albuquerque

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Burque", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Albuquerque.

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