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What to know before moving from North Las Vegas to San Bernardino

Moving from North Las Vegas to San Bernardino means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in North Las Vegas than in San Bernardino, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how North Las Vegas compares to San Bernardino so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in San Bernardino are 3% higher than in North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas.
  Home prices in San Bernardino are 24.6% higher than in North Las Vegas.
• Income in San Bernardino is 17.5% lower than in North Las Vegas, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in San Bernardino include Stater Bros. Markets, Moss Bros., and EMQ Children & Family Services.
• The cost of living for a single person in San Bernardino is 6.0% lower than in North Las Vegas. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in San Bernardino is 10.1% lower than in North Las Vegas.
• The unemployment rate in San Bernardino is 6.00% higher than in North Las Vegas.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in San Bernardino, since the city’s sales taxes in San Bernardino are 4.42% higher than in North Las Vegas.
• State income taxes in San Bernardino are 13.30% higher than in North Las Vegas.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,820.14 in San Bernardino to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in North Las Vegas.

How life is different in North Las Vegas vs. San Bernardino

• San Bernardino might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 15% less than North Las Vegas.
• San Bernardino offers better access to buses and trains than North Las Vegas, based on public transportation ratings. San Bernardino has a transit score of 7 out of 10 compared to 4 in North Las Vegas. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in San Bernardino means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in North Las Vegas. San Bernardino is considered more walkable than North Las Vegas, with a score of 45 out of 100 versus 34 out of 100 in North Las Vegas. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in San Bernardino, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than North Las Vegas. While North Las Vegas has a bike-friendliness score of 48 out of 100, San Bernardino earned a 44. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in San Bernardino is higher than in North Las Vegas, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 73.87 in San Bernardino, it is 26.0 in North Las Vegas. 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 San Bernardino. With a crime index of 26.13, San Bernardino ranks lower in overall safety than North Las Vegas, whose index is North Las Vegas's 54.9. 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 San Bernardino and North Las Vegas is generally the same (Moderate). 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 North Las Vegas vs. San Bernardino move

• Weather: San Berardino has mild winters and hot, dry summers. Relative to other areas in Southern California, winters are colder, with frost and with chilly to cold morning temperatures common.
• 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 toSan Bernardino 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 San Bernardino

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