($1,370) Movers From Boston, MA to Lansing, MI

What to know before moving from Boston to Lansing

• Rent prices in Lansing are 67% lower than in Boston.
• Home prices in Lansing are 79.9% lower than in Boston.
• Income in Lansing is 27.4% lower than in Boston.
• The cost of living for a single person in Lansing is 9.3% higher than in Boston.
• The cost of living for a family in Lansing is 21.2% lower than in Boston.
• The unemployment rate in Lansing is 19.35% higher than in Boston.
• Sales taxes in Lansing are 4.00% lower than in Boston.
• State income taxes in Lansing are 52.78% lower than in Boston.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,279.64 in Lansing to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Boston.

How life is different in Boston vs. Lansing

• Lansing's population is about 83% less than Boston.
• Lansing's public transportation has a score of 5 out of 10 versus Boston's lower score of 9.
• Lansing is less walkable than Boston with a score of 46 out of 100 vs Boston's 98 out of 100.
• Lansing has a bike-friendliness score 55 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Boston, which has a score of 86 out of 100.
• Lansing's crime rate is higher than Boston with a score of 48.66 compared to Boston's 39.88. This means that Lansing neighborhoods are safer than 48.66% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Boston neighborhoods are safer than 39.88%.
• Lansing is considered to be less safe than Boston with a score of 51.34 vs Boston's 60.12.
• Air quality in Lansing is good, and in Boston it's good.

Other things to consider for your Boston vs. Lansing move

• Weather: Best months to consider moving in Lansing are August, July and June as these months have favorable weather. Summer in Lansing are one of the best in the country as the heat are not that extreme so it's still comfortable. Snowfall, which normally occurs from November to April.
• 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 agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Michigan moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Michigan 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 Lansing. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Alabama, Massachusetts, and Michigan, choose the economical option of Released Value Protection, provided by movers at no extra cost. However, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternatives 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 Lansing

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Capital City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Lansing.

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