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What to know before moving from Winston-Salem to Santa Clarita

Moving from Winston-Salem to Santa Clarita comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Santa Clarita is generally more expensive than Winston-Salem, 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 Santa Clarita are 154% higher than in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem.
  Home prices in Santa Clarita are 223.4% higher than in Winston-Salem.
• Income in Santa Clarita is 70.1% higher than in Winston-Salem, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Santa Clarita include Princess Cruises, Wesco Aircraft, and Scorpion.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Santa Clarita, since the cost of living for a single person in Santa Clarita is 36.0% higher than in Winston-Salem. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Santa Clarita, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Santa Clarita is 27.7% higher than in Winston-Salem.
• The unemployment rate in Santa Clarita is 84.62% higher than in Winston-Salem.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Santa Clarita, since the city’s sales taxes in Santa Clarita are 35.71% higher than in Winston-Salem.
• State income taxes in Santa Clarita are 195.56% higher than in Winston-Salem.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,078.51 in Santa Clarita to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Winston-Salem.

How life is different in Winston-Salem vs. Santa Clarita

• Santa Clarita might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 8% less than Winston-Salem.
• Santa Clarita offers better access to buses and trains than Winston-Salem, based on public transportation ratings. Santa Clarita has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 3 in Winston-Salem. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Santa Clarita means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Winston-Salem. Santa Clarita is considered more walkable than Winston-Salem, with a score of 35 out of 100 versus 22 out of 100 in Winston-Salem. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Santa Clarita is considered more bike-friendly than Winston-Salem in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Santa Clarita has a bike-friendliness score of 33 out of 100, while Winston-Salem is rated as 29 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Santa Clarita as Winston-Salem. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• Santa Clarita is generally as safe as Winston-Salem, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in Santa Clarita isn’t as good as it is in Winston-Salem, so you may want to take precautions if you suffer from conditions like allergies or asthma. Santa Clarita has an air quality rating of Moderate, and Winston-Salem is considered to be good. Cities with good to moderate air quality may have varying levels of minor potential for health risks for certain people. Beyond the moderate rating, those health risks increase in severity and the amount of residents affected.

Other things to consider for your Winston-Salem vs. Santa Clarita move

• Weather: Santa Clarita experiences hot, very dry summers and cool winters with moderate precipitation.
• 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: When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a California moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in California, 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 toSanta Clarita Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.Opt for Released Value Protection – a cost-free choice provided by movers with minimal coverage. The liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement is only $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, consult with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance options.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Santa Clarita

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