($1,431) Movers From Fayetteville, NC to Boise, ID

What to know before moving from Fayetteville to Boise

• Rent prices in Boise are 15% higher than in Fayetteville.
• Home prices in Boise are 141.7% higher than in Fayetteville.
• Income in Boise is 29.2% higher than in Fayetteville.
• The cost of living for a single person in Boise is 176.5% higher than in Fayetteville.
• The cost of living for a family in Boise is 86.6% higher than in Fayetteville.
• The unemployment rate in Boise is 49.30% lower than in Fayetteville.
• Sales taxes in Boise are 14.29% lower than in Fayetteville.
• State income taxes in Boise are 28.89% higher than in Fayetteville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $8,294.00 in Boise to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Fayetteville.

How life is different in Fayetteville vs. Boise

• Boise's population is about 11% greater than Fayetteville.
• Boise's public transportation has a score of 4 out of 10 versus Fayetteville's higher score of 3.
• Boise is more walkable than Fayetteville with a score of 88 out of 100 vs Fayetteville's 21 out of 100.
• With a score of 99 out of 100, Boise is more bike-friendly than Fayetteville, which has a score of 30 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Boise's crime rate is higher than Fayetteville with a score of 34.99 compared to Fayetteville's 6.0. This means that Boise neighborhoods are safer than 34.99% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Fayetteville neighborhoods are safer than 6.0%.
• Boise is considered to be less safe than Fayetteville with a score of 65.01 vs Fayetteville's 67.0.
• Air quality in Boise is good, and in Fayetteville it's good.

Other things to consider for your Fayetteville vs. Boise move

• Weather: Boise experiences hot and dry summers and winters are moderately cold.
• 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: In Idaho, in-state movers are regulated by and must register with the Idaho Transportation Department. In cases of unresolvable disputes with local movers, they may help. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Idaho moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Idaho 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 Boise. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose cost-free Released Value Protection for minimal coverage, provided by movers at no extra charge. With liability capped at 60 cents per pound per article, consider alternative coverage options from your selected moving company or explore third-party insurance for full value protection.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Boise

Now that you've decided to make the move to "City of Trees", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Boise.

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