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What to know before moving from Kansas City to Colorado Springs

Moving from Kansas City to Colorado Springs comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Colorado Springs is generally more expensive than Kansas City, 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 Colorado Springs are 38% higher than in Kansas City, 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 Kansas City.
  Home prices in Colorado Springs are 92.8% higher than in Kansas City.
• Income in Colorado Springs is 22.4% higher than in Kansas City, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Colorado Springs include XAware, Vectrus, and Young Life.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Colorado Springs, since the cost of living for a single person in Colorado Springs is 24.5% higher than in Kansas City. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Colorado Springs, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Colorado Springs is 11.2% higher than in Kansas City.
• The unemployment rate in Colorado Springs is 28.30% higher than in Kansas City.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Colorado Springs, since the city’s sales taxes in Colorado Springs are 2.38% lower than in Kansas City.
• State income taxes in Colorado Springs are 14.38% higher than in Kansas City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,733.93 in Colorado Springs to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Kansas City.

How life is different in Kansas City vs. Colorado Springs

• Colorado Springs's population is about 6% less than Kansas City.
• Colorado Springs's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Kansas City's higher score of 4.
• Colorado Springs and Kansas City are similarily walkable.
• With a score of 45 out of 100, Colorado Springs is more bike-friendly than Kansas City, which has a score of 35 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 Kansas City with a score of 41.94 compared to Kansas City's 58.4. This means that Colorado Springs neighborhoods are safer than 41.94% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Kansas City neighborhoods are safer than 58.4%.
• Colorado Springs is considered to be safer than Kansas City with a safety index of 58.06 vs Kansas City's 42.6.
• Air quality in Colorado Springs is moderate, and in Kansas City it's good.

Other things to consider for your Kansas City 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: 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: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Colorado moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Colorado 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 Colorado Springs. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.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: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Colorado Springs

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