($1,355) Movers From Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI

What to know before moving from Charlotte to Detroit

• Rent prices in Detroit are 30% lower than in Charlotte.
• Home prices in Detroit are 81.3% lower than in Charlotte.
• Income in Detroit is 41.7% lower than in Charlotte.
• The cost of living for a single person in Detroit is 5.7% lower than in Charlotte.
• The cost of living for a family in Detroit is 8.6% lower than in Charlotte.
• The unemployment rate in Detroit is 174.55% higher than in Charlotte.
• Sales taxes in Detroit are 17.24% lower than in Charlotte.
• State income taxes in Detroit are 5.56% lower than in Charlotte.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,829.05 in Detroit to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Charlotte.

How life is different in Charlotte vs. Detroit

• Detroit's population is about 27% less than Charlotte.
• Detroit's public transportation has a score of 7 out of 10 versus Charlotte's higher score of 5.
• Detroit is more walkable than Charlotte with a score of 51 out of 100 vs Charlotte's 26 out of 100.
• With a score of 52 out of 100, Detroit is more bike-friendly than Charlotte, which has a score of 31 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Detroit's crime rate is higher than Charlotte with a score of 72.92 compared to Charlotte's 46.52. This means that Detroit neighborhoods are safer than 72.92% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Charlotte neighborhoods are safer than 46.52%.
• Detroit is considered to be less safe than Charlotte with a score of 27.08 vs Charlotte's 53.48.
• Air quality in Detroit is good, and in Charlotte it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Charlotte vs. Detroit move

• Weather: Detroit winters are cold, with moderate snowfall and temperatures not rising above freezing on an average 44 days annually. Summers are warm to hot with temperatures exceeding. Be sure to check your weather app to avoid heavy snowfall during your move.
• 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: The agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Michigan moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Michigan 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 Detroit. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Alabama, Massachusetts, and Michigan, choose the economical option of Released Value Protection, provided by movers at no extra cost. However, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternatives or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Detroit

Now that you've decided to make the move to "America's Comeback City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Detroit.

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