($1,151) Movers From Jackson, MS to Huntsville, AL

What to know before moving from Jackson to Huntsville

• Rent prices in Huntsville are 20% higher than in Jackson.
• Home prices in Huntsville are 287.3% higher than in Jackson.
• Income in Huntsville is 5.4% higher than in Jackson.
• The cost of living for a single person in Huntsville is 59.1% higher than in Jackson.
• The cost of living for a family in Huntsville is 17.0% lower than in Jackson.
• The unemployment rate in Huntsville is 59.74% lower than in Jackson.
• Sales taxes in Huntsville are 12.50% higher than in Jackson.
• State income taxes in Huntsville are 6.38% higher than in Jackson.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,773.49 in Huntsville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Jackson.

How life is different in Jackson vs. Huntsville

• Huntsville's population is about 57% greater than Jackson.
• Huntsville's public transportation has a similar score to Jackson.
• Huntsville is less walkable than Jackson with a score of 24 out of 100 vs Jackson's 26 out of 100.
• With a score of 40 out of 100, Huntsville is more bike-friendly than Jackson, which has a score of 33 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Huntsville's crime rate is lower than Jackson with a score of 42.55 compared to Jackson's 82.38. This means that Huntsville neighborhoods are safer than 42.55% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Jackson neighborhoods are safer than 82.38%.
• Huntsville is considered to be safer than Jackson with a safety index of 57.45 vs Jackson's 17.62.
• Air quality in Huntsville is good, and in Jackson it's good.

Other things to consider for your Jackson vs. Huntsville move

• Weather: Huntsville experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Huntsville is located in tornado alley.
• 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: To guarantee the safety and reliability of local moving services in Alabama, it is essential for moving companies to possess a registration number issued by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC). Trust your move to registered professionals for a secure and dependable experience. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Alabama moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Alabama 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 Huntsville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Moving companies typically take responsibility for your belongings at a rate of 60 cents per pound (or even less) per item. This means that for a lightweight item weighing five pounds and valued at $500, the reimbursement would be only $3 in the event of loss or damage. To enhance your coverage, certain movers provide additional valuation options, such as declared value or lump sum value protection, which offer better protection compared to the basic released value protection. To better understand and explore these options, consider discussing them with your chosen moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Huntsville

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

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