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What to know before moving from Cape Coral to Virginia Beach

Moving from Cape Coral to Virginia Beach comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Virginia Beach is generally more expensive than Cape Coral, 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 Virginia Beach are 8% lower than in Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral.
  Home prices in Virginia Beach are 10.6% higher than in Cape Coral.
• Income in Virginia Beach is 25.3% higher than in Cape Coral, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Virginia Beach include Stihl, Navy Exchange, and Venture Realty Group.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Virginia Beach, since the cost of living for a single person in Virginia Beach is 7.1% higher than in Cape Coral. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Virginia Beach is 2.0% lower than in Cape Coral.
• The unemployment rate in Virginia Beach is 4.35% higher than in Cape Coral.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Virginia Beach, since the city’s sales taxes in Virginia Beach are 7.69% lower than in Cape Coral.
• State income taxes in Virginia Beach are 5.75% higher than in Cape Coral.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,212.62 in Virginia Beach to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Cape Coral.

How life is different in Cape Coral vs. Virginia Beach

• The population of Virginia Beach is about 111% greater than Cape Coral, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Virginia Beach offers better access to buses and trains than Cape Coral, based on public transportation ratings. Virginia Beach has a transit score of 3 out of 10 compared to 2 in Cape Coral. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Virginia Beach means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Cape Coral. Virginia Beach is considered more walkable than Cape Coral, with a score of 33 out of 100 versus 17 out of 100 in Cape Coral. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Virginia Beach is considered more bike-friendly than Cape Coral in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Virginia Beach has a bike-friendliness score of 42 out of 100, while Cape Coral is rated as 37 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Virginia Beach is higher than in Cape Coral, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 42.0 in Virginia Beach, it is 19.41 in Cape Coral. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Virginia Beach. With a crime index of 58.0, Virginia Beach ranks lower in overall safety than Cape Coral, whose index is Cape Coral's 80.59. 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 Virginia Beach and Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral vs. Virginia Beach move

• Weather: Virginia Beach has winters that are cool with light snowfall. Summers are hot and humid. The wettest season is summer, specifically July to early September, with August being the single wettest month.
• 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 addition to filing tariffs and complying with insurance, bond, and highway safety requirements, all intrastate moving companies in Virginia must have a certificate from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VaDMV). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Virginia moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Virginia 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 Virginia Beach. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.In Virginia, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no additional cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. For increased protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company. Alternatively, explore third-party insurance providers for personalized plans. It's essential to understand coverage limits, potential additional costs, and read reviews to make an informed decision about your moving insurance in Virginia.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

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