($1,421) Movers From Oakland, CA to Salt Lake City, UT

What to know before moving from Oakland to Salt Lake City

• Rent prices in Salt Lake City are 32% lower than in Oakland.
• Home prices in Salt Lake City are 25.4% lower than in Oakland.
• Income in Salt Lake City is 32.2% lower than in Oakland.
• The cost of living for a single person in Salt Lake City is 31.0% lower than in Oakland.
• The cost of living for a family in Salt Lake City is 43.8% lower than in Oakland.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 33.33% lower than in Oakland.
• Sales taxes in Salt Lake City are 24.39% lower than in Oakland.
• State income taxes in Salt Lake City are 62.78% lower than in Oakland.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,071.20 in Salt Lake City to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Oakland.

How life is different in Oakland vs. Salt Lake City

• Salt Lake City's population is about 55% less than Oakland.
• Salt Lake City's public transportation has a similar score to Oakland.
• Salt Lake City is less walkable than Oakland with a score of 59 out of 100 vs Oakland's 75 out of 100.
• With a score of 74 out of 100, Salt Lake City is more bike-friendly than Oakland, which has a score of 65 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Salt Lake City's crime rate is lower than Oakland with a score of 34.64 compared to Oakland's 68.62. This means that Salt Lake City neighborhoods are safer than 34.64% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Oakland neighborhoods are safer than 68.62%.
• Salt Lake City is considered to be safer than Oakland with a safety index of 65.36 vs Oakland's 31.38.
• Air quality in Salt Lake City is good, and in Oakland it's good.

Other things to consider for your Oakland vs. Salt Lake City move

• Weather: June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Salt Lake City, while January and December are the least comfortable 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: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah 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 Salt Lake City. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Salt Lake City

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Crossroads of the West", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Salt Lake City.

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