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What to know before moving from Baltimore to Salt Lake City

Moving from Baltimore to Salt Lake City means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Baltimore than in Salt Lake City, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Baltimore compares to Salt Lake City so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Salt Lake City are 7% lower than in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore.
  Home prices in Salt Lake City are 204.0% higher than in Baltimore.
• Income in Salt Lake City is 9.6% higher than in Baltimore, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Salt Lake City include Intermountain Healthcare, Alsco, and EnerBank USA.
• The cost of living for a single person in Salt Lake City is 2.3% lower than in Baltimore. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Salt Lake City is 5.1% lower than in Baltimore.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 62.03% lower than in Baltimore.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Salt Lake City, since the city’s sales taxes in Salt Lake City are 29.17% higher than in Baltimore.
• One perk of moving to Salt Lake City is paying less in state income taxes, which are 13.91% lower than in Baltimore.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,931.17 in Salt Lake City to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Baltimore.

How life is different in Baltimore vs. Salt Lake City

• Salt Lake City might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 66% less than Baltimore.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Salt Lake City will be about the same as it currently is in Baltimore. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Salt Lake City neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Baltimore. Based on its score of 59 out of 100, Salt Lake City isn’t as walkable as Baltimore, which has a score of 64 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• If cycling is your thing, Salt Lake City is considered more bike-friendly than Baltimore in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 out of 100, while Baltimore is rated as 53 out of 100.
• Salt Lake City has a lower crime rate than Baltimore based on scores of 34.64 and Baltimore's 72.72, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Salt Lake City than in Baltimore, based on Salt Lake City’s safety index of 65.36 versus 27.28 for Baltimore. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Salt Lake City and Baltimore 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 Baltimore vs. Salt Lake City move

• Weather: June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Salt Lake City, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Utah moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Salt Lake City. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Salt Lake City

Ready to relocate to "Crossroads of the West"? Here are some of the top neighborhoods to consider in Salt Lake City.

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