($1,424) Movers From Atlanta, GA to Colorado Springs, CO

What to know before moving from Atlanta to Colorado Springs

• Rent prices in Colorado Springs are 5% lower than in Atlanta.
• Home prices in Colorado Springs are 15.9% higher than in Atlanta.
• Income in Colorado Springs is 19.5% higher than in Atlanta.
• The cost of living for a single person in Colorado Springs is 5.9% lower than in Atlanta.
• The cost of living for a family in Colorado Springs is 6.2% lower than in Atlanta.
• The unemployment rate in Colorado Springs is 13.33% higher than in Atlanta.
• Sales taxes in Colorado Springs are 7.87% lower than in Atlanta.
• State income taxes are the same in Colorado Springs and Atlanta.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,823.26 in Colorado Springs to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Atlanta.

How life is different in Atlanta vs. Colorado Springs

• Colorado Springs's population is about 4% less than Atlanta.
• Colorado Springs's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Atlanta's lower score of 8.
• Colorado Springs is less walkable than Atlanta with a score of 36 out of 100 vs Atlanta's 48 out of 100.
• With a score of 45 out of 100, Colorado Springs is more bike-friendly than Atlanta, which has a score of 42 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Colorado Springs's crime rate is lower than Atlanta with a score of 41.94 compared to Atlanta's 64.23. This means that Colorado Springs neighborhoods are safer than 41.94% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Atlanta neighborhoods are safer than 64.23%.
• Colorado Springs is considered to be safer than Atlanta with a safety index of 58.06 vs Atlanta's 35.77.
• Air quality in Colorado Springs is moderate, and in Atlanta it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Atlanta vs. Colorado Springs move

• Weather: Colorado Springs has a cooler, dry-winter and its location just east of the Rocky Mountains affords it the rapid warming influence from chinook winds during winter but also subjects it to drastic day-to-day variability in weather conditions. Winters range from mild to moderately cold. Dry weather generally prevails, but brief afternoon thunderstorms are common, especially in July and August when the city receives the majority of its annual rainfall.
• 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: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Colorado moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Colorado 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 Colorado Springs. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-free advantage, provided by movers with minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover lost or damaged a valuable item, you would only receive compensation based on this limited valuation. If you seek comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with the moving company you're hiring or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Colorado Springs

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Little London", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Colorado Springs.

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