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What to know before moving from Los Angeles to North Las Vegas

Moving from Los Angeles to North Las Vegas means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Los Angeles than in North Las Vegas, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Los Angeles compares to North Las Vegas so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in North Las Vegas are 36% lower than in Los Angeles, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in North Las Vegas.
  Home prices in North Las Vegas are 83.7% lower than in Los Angeles.
• Income in North Las Vegas is 10.5% lower than in Los Angeles, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in North Las Vegas include National Security Technologies, North Vista Hospital, and Aliante Gaming.
• The cost of living for a single person in North Las Vegas is 44.3% lower than in Los Angeles. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in North Las Vegas is 46.1% lower than in Los Angeles.
• The unemployment rate in North Las Vegas is 5.66% lower than in Los Angeles.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in North Las Vegas, since the city’s sales taxes in North Las Vegas are 11.79% lower than in Los Angeles.
• One perk of moving to North Las Vegas is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Los Angeles.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,671.34 in North Las Vegas to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Los Angeles.

How life is different in Los Angeles vs. North Las Vegas

• North Las Vegas might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 93% less than Los Angeles.
• Getting around North Las Vegas without a car might be more difficult than in Los Angeles. North Las Vegas has a public transportation score of 4 out of 10, whereas Los Angeles is ranked 8. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• North Las Vegas neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Los Angeles. Based on its score of 34 out of 100, North Las Vegas isn’t as walkable as Los Angeles, which has a score of 69 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in North Las Vegas, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Los Angeles. While Los Angeles has a bike-friendliness score of 59 out of 100, North Las Vegas earned a 48. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• North Las Vegas has a lower crime rate than Los Angeles based on scores of 26.0 and Los Angeles's 53.81, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in North Las Vegas than in Los Angeles, based on North Las Vegas’s safety index of 54.9 versus 46.19 for Los Angeles. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in North Las Vegas and Los Angeles is generally the same (Moderate). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Los Angeles vs. North Las Vegas move

• Weather: April, October and March are the most pleasant months to move in North Las Vegas, however, July and August tend to get so hot so you might consider moving during these 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: Movers that provide relocation services within the Silver State are subject to rules and regulations set forth by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). The NTA’s aims include fostering economic growth and promoting efficient, safe, and reliable moving services around the state. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Nevada moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nevada 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 North Las Vegas. 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 choice provided by movers, albeit with minimal coverage. Movers take responsibility for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover misplaced or damaged a valuable item like a 30-pound sculpture, you would only receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, explore alternative options with your selected moving company or consider consulting 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 North Las Vegas

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Old Town", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in North Las Vegas.

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