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What to know before moving from Wilmington to Boise

Moving from Wilmington to Boise comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Boise is generally more expensive than Wilmington, 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 Boise are 18% lower than in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington.
  Home prices in Boise are 56.5% higher than in Wilmington.
• Income in Boise is 54.9% higher than in Wilmington, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Boise include Albertsons, Albertsons Companies, and Micron Technology.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Boise, since the cost of living for a single person in Boise is 16.0% higher than in Wilmington. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Boise, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Boise is 56.6% higher than in Wilmington.
• The unemployment rate in Boise is 65.05% lower than in Wilmington.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Boise, since the city’s sales taxes in Boise are 6.00% higher than in Wilmington.
• One perk of moving to Boise is paying less in state income taxes, which are 12.12% lower than in Wilmington.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,481.46 in Boise to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Wilmington.

How life is different in Wilmington vs. Boise

• Boise's population is about 232% greater than Wilmington.
• Boise's public transportation has a score of 4 out of 10 versus Wilmington's higher score of 6.
• Boise is more walkable than Wilmington with a score of 88 out of 100 vs Wilmington's 74 out of 100.
• With a score of 99 out of 100, Boise is more bike-friendly than Wilmington, which has a score of 52 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Boise's crime rate is lower than Wilmington with a score of 34.99 compared to Wilmington's 67.32. This means that Boise neighborhoods are safer than 34.99% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Wilmington neighborhoods are safer than 67.32%.
• Boise is considered to be safer than Wilmington with a safety index of 65.01 vs Wilmington's 32.68.
• Air quality in Boise is good, and in Wilmington it's good.

Other things to consider for your Wilmington vs. Boise move

• Weather: Boise experiences hot and dry summers and winters are moderately cold.
• 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: In Idaho, in-state movers are regulated by and must register with the Idaho Transportation Department. In cases of unresolvable disputes with local movers, they may help. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Idaho moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Idaho 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 Boise. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose cost-free Released Value Protection for minimal coverage, provided by movers at no extra charge. With liability capped at 60 cents per pound per article, consider alternative coverage options from your selected moving company or explore third-party insurance for full value protection.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Boise

Now that you've decided to make the move to "City of Trees", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Boise.

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