($1,439) Movers From San Francisco, CA to Albuquerque, NM

What to know before moving from San Francisco to Albuquerque

• Rent prices in Albuquerque are 62% lower than in San Francisco.
• Home prices in Albuquerque are 73.4% lower than in San Francisco.
• Income in Albuquerque is 55.0% lower than in San Francisco.
• The cost of living for a single person in Albuquerque is 44.2% lower than in San Francisco.
• The cost of living for a family in Albuquerque is 38.6% lower than in San Francisco.
• The unemployment rate in Albuquerque is 37.04% higher than in San Francisco.
• Sales taxes in Albuquerque are 11.59% lower than in San Francisco.
• State income taxes in Albuquerque are 55.64% lower than in San Francisco.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,674.95 in Albuquerque to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Francisco.

How life is different in San Francisco vs. Albuquerque

• Albuquerque's population is about 30% less than San Francisco.
• Albuquerque's public transportation has a score of 5 out of 10 versus San Francisco's lower score of 10.
• Albuquerque is less walkable than San Francisco with a score of 43 out of 100 vs San Francisco's 99 out of 100.
• Albuquerque has a bike-friendliness score 61 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as San Francisco, which has a score of 99 out of 100.
• Albuquerque's crime rate is higher than San Francisco with a score of 71.72 compared to San Francisco's 61.41. This means that Albuquerque neighborhoods are safer than 71.72% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Francisco neighborhoods are safer than 61.41%.
• Albuquerque is considered to be less safe than San Francisco with a score of 28.28 vs San Francisco's 38.59.
• Air quality in Albuquerque is good, and in San Francisco it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Francisco 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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