($1,533) Movers From Fayetteville, NC to Tucson, AZ

What to know before moving from Fayetteville to Tucson

Moving from Fayetteville to Tucson comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Tucson is generally more expensive than Fayetteville, 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 are the same in Tucson and Fayetteville.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Fayetteville.
  Home prices in Tucson are 64.2% higher than in Fayetteville.
• Income in Tucson is 4.3% higher than in Fayetteville, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Tucson include University of Arizona, Raytheon Technologies, and State of Arizona.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Tucson, since the cost of living for a single person in Tucson is 61.2% higher than in Fayetteville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Tucson, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Tucson is 65.6% higher than in Fayetteville.
• The unemployment rate in Tucson is 4.23% higher than in Fayetteville.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Tucson, since the city’s sales taxes in Tucson are 24.29% higher than in Fayetteville.
• One perk of moving to Tucson is paying less in state income taxes, which are 44.44% lower than in Fayetteville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,834.79 in Tucson to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Fayetteville.

How life is different in Fayetteville vs. Tucson

• The population of Tucson is about 156% greater than Fayetteville, 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.
• Tucson offers better access to buses and trains than Fayetteville, based on public transportation ratings. Tucson has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 3 in Fayetteville. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Tucson means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Fayetteville. Tucson is considered more walkable than Fayetteville, with a score of 43 out of 100 versus 21 out of 100 in Fayetteville. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Tucson is considered more bike-friendly than Fayetteville in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Tucson has a bike-friendliness score of 66 out of 100, while Fayetteville is rated as 30 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Tucson is higher than in Fayetteville, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 54.43 in Tucson, it is 6.0 in Fayetteville. 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 Tucson. With a crime index of 45.57, Tucson ranks lower in overall safety than Fayetteville, whose index is Fayetteville's 67.0. 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.
• The air quality in Tucson and Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville vs. Tucson move

• Weather: Extreme heat may cause discomfort if you choose to move in the summer. Pay close attention to heat sensitive household items such as instruments, antique furniture, and electronics.
• HOA rules: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• State licensing: Though Arizona is largely an “unregulated” state, local moving companies are subject to some Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Department of Weights and Measures regulations intended to ensure that they operate safely and ethically. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Arizona moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Arizona, though it\’s smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly toTucson Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-effectiveness—offered by movers at no extra charge, although it provides minimal coverage. With a liability limit of 60 cents per pound per article, consider this option carefully. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement would only be $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternative options or consider third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Tucson

Now that you’ve chosen "Old Pueblo" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Tucson to check out.

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