($1,600) Movers From New Haven, CT to Olympia, WA

What to know before moving from New Haven to Olympia

Moving from New Haven to Olympia comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Olympia is generally more expensive than New Haven, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Olympia are 20% lower than in New Haven, 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 New Haven.
  Home prices in Olympia are 68.9% higher than in New Haven.
• Income in Olympia is 8.1% lower than in New Haven, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Olympia include Washington State ESD, The Evergreen State College, and Employment Security Department.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Olympia, since the cost of living for a single person in Olympia is 6.9% higher than in New Haven. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Olympia is 8.3% lower than in New Haven.
• The unemployment rate in Olympia is 42.27% lower than in New Haven.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Olympia, since the city’s sales taxes in Olympia are 48.03% higher than in New Haven.
• One perk of moving to Olympia is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in New Haven.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,206.14 in Olympia to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in New Haven.

How life is different in New Haven vs. Olympia

• Olympia might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 59% less than New Haven.
• Getting around Olympia without a car might be more difficult than in New Haven. Olympia has a public transportation score of 5 out of 10, whereas New Haven is ranked 7. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Olympia neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as New Haven. Based on its score of 39 out of 100, Olympia isn’t as walkable as New Haven, which has a score of 68 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 Olympia, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than New Haven. While New Haven has a bike-friendliness score of 66 out of 100, Olympia earned a 59. 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.
• Olympia has a lower crime rate than New Haven based on scores of 27.95 and New Haven's 58.2, 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 Olympia than in New Haven, based on Olympia’s safety index of 62.25 versus 41.8 for New Haven. 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 Olympia and New Haven is generally the same (Good). 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 New Haven vs. Olympia move

• Weather: July, August and September are the driest months in Olympia, WA and so it would be best to plan moving during these months. Snow and rain might be a challenge deo relocation during the colder months, specially during December and January.
• 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 operating within Washington DC city limits are subject to regulation by the Utilities and Transportation Commission, which issues operating permits to household goods moving companies. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Washington moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Washington 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 Olympia. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.When planning a move in Washington state, explore movers' insurance options for added peace of mind. Many moving companies offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, covering items at 60 cents per pound. Enhance your protection by discussing Full Value Protection with the moving company or exploring personalized plans with third-party insurance providers. Understand coverage limits, potential extra costs, and read reviews to make an informed decision on your Washington state moving insurance.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Olympia

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

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