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What to know before moving from Evansville to Richmond

Moving from Evansville to Richmond comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Richmond is generally more expensive than Evansville, 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 Richmond are 84% higher than in Evansville, 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 Evansville.
  Home prices in Richmond are 94.9% higher than in Evansville.
• Income is the same in Richmond and Evansville. The top employers in Richmond include Brink's, CarMax, and MeadWestvaco.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Richmond, since the cost of living for a single person in Richmond is 43.5% higher than in Evansville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Richmond, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Richmond is 42.2% higher than in Evansville.
• The unemployment rate in Richmond is 29.09% higher than in Evansville.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Richmond, since the city’s sales taxes in Richmond are 14.29% lower than in Evansville.
• State income taxes in Richmond are 82.54% higher than in Evansville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,304.68 in Richmond to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Evansville.

How life is different in Evansville vs. Richmond

• The population of Richmond is about 93% greater than Evansville, 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.
• Richmond offers better access to buses and trains than Evansville, based on public transportation ratings. Richmond has a transit score of 7 out of 10 compared to 3 in Evansville. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Richmond means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Evansville. Richmond is considered more walkable than Evansville, with a score of 51 out of 100 versus 44 out of 100 in Evansville. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Richmond is considered more bike-friendly than Evansville in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Richmond has a bike-friendliness score of 51 out of 100, while Evansville is rated as 43 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Richmond is higher than in Evansville, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 48.45 in Richmond, it is 5.0 in Evansville. 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 Richmond. With a crime index of 51.55, Richmond ranks lower in overall safety than Evansville, whose index is Evansville's 56.42. 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.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Richmond has better air quality than in Evansville. Richmond has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Evansville. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your Evansville vs. Richmond move

• Weather: Richmond has a humid subtropical climate, with very hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters. Precipitation is rather uniformly distributed throughout the year. Dry periods lasting several weeks sometimes occur, especially in autumn, when long periods of pleasant, mild weather are most common.
• 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 Richmond. 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.

Where to live in Richmond

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Capital of the South", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Richmond.

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