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What to know before moving from Jacksonville to Durham

Moving from Jacksonville to Durham comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Durham is generally more expensive than Jacksonville, 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 Durham are 12% higher than in Jacksonville, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Jacksonville.
  Home prices in Durham are 36.2% higher than in Jacksonville.
• Income in Durham is 517.9% higher than in Jacksonville, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Durham include Duke University & Duke Univ. Health System, IBM, and Durham Public Schools.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Durham, since the cost of living for a single person in Durham is 4.0% higher than in Jacksonville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Durham is 10.0% lower than in Jacksonville.
• The unemployment rate in Durham is 16.33% lower than in Jacksonville.
• Sales taxes are the same in Durham and Jacksonville.
• State income taxes in Durham are 4.50% higher than in Jacksonville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,119.07 in Durham to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Jacksonville.

How life is different in Jacksonville vs. Durham

• Durham's population is about 71% less than Jacksonville.
• Durham's public transportation has a similar score to Jacksonville.
• Durham is more walkable than Jacksonville with a score of 30 out of 100 vs Jacksonville's 26 out of 100.
• Both Durham and Jacksonville have the same bike-friendliness score of 41 out of 100, meaning Durham is about as safe for cyclists as Jacksonville. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Durham and Jacksonville have a similar crime rate.
• Durham and Jacksonville are considered to be equally safe.
• Air quality in Durham is good, and in Jacksonville it's good.

Other things to consider for your Jacksonville vs. Durham move

• Weather: The climate in Durham is unlikely to affect your move. However, some days in the winter, the roads may become icy which causes traffic issues.
• 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: For-profit household goods carriers in the state fall under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Transportation Division. All legitimate movers should have a “C Number” issued by the commission, signifying that they’ve met minimum insurance requirements and adhere to the provisions outlined in the state’s Maximum Rate Tariff (MRT). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a North Carolina moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: North Carolina 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 Durham. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for no-cost, minimal coverage from movers, with responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives with your chosen moving company or consider 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 Durham

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

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