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What to know before moving from San Diego to North Las Vegas

Moving from San Diego 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 San Diego than in North Las Vegas, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

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

• Rent prices in North Las Vegas are 34% lower than in San Diego, 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 61.5% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in North Las Vegas is 8.0% lower than in San Diego, 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 34.7% lower than in San Diego. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in North Las Vegas is 35.6% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in North Las Vegas is 51.52% higher than in San Diego.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in North Las Vegas, since the city’s sales taxes in North Las Vegas are 8.13% higher than in San Diego.
• One perk of moving to North Las Vegas is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,959.06 in North Las Vegas 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. North Las Vegas

• North Las Vegas might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 81% less than San Diego.
• Getting around North Las Vegas without a car might be more difficult than in San Diego. North Las Vegas has a public transportation score of 4 out of 10, whereas San Diego is ranked 6. 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 San Diego. Based on its score of 34 out of 100, North Las Vegas isn’t as walkable as San Diego, which has a score of 53 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.
• If cycling is your thing, North Las Vegas is considered more bike-friendly than San Diego in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. North Las Vegas has a bike-friendliness score of 48 out of 100, while San Diego is rated as 43 out of 100.
• North Las Vegas has a lower crime rate than San Diego based on scores of 26.0 and San Diego's 39.83, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in North Las Vegas. With a crime index of 54.9, North Las Vegas ranks lower in overall safety than San Diego, whose index is San Diego's 60.17. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in North Las Vegas and San Diego 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 San Diego 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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