($894) Movers From Buffalo, NY to Detroit, MI

What to know before moving from Buffalo to Detroit

• Rent prices in Detroit are 4% higher than in Buffalo.
• Home prices in Detroit are 65.7% lower than in Buffalo.
• Income in Detroit is 40.5% lower than in Buffalo.
• The cost of living for a single person in Detroit is 15.0% higher than in Buffalo.
• The cost of living for a family in Detroit is 13.7% higher than in Buffalo.
• The unemployment rate in Detroit is 4.63% lower than in Buffalo.
• Sales taxes in Detroit are 31.43% lower than in Buffalo.
• State income taxes in Detroit are 61.01% lower than in Buffalo.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,449.12 in Detroit to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Buffalo.

How life is different in Buffalo vs. Detroit

• Detroit's population is about 130% greater than Buffalo.
• Detroit's public transportation has a similar score to Buffalo.
• Detroit is less walkable than Buffalo with a score of 51 out of 100 vs Buffalo's 67 out of 100.
• Detroit has a bike-friendliness score 52 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Buffalo, which has a score of 63 out of 100.
• Detroit's crime rate is higher than Buffalo with a score of 72.92 compared to Buffalo's 8.0. This means that Detroit neighborhoods are safer than 72.92% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Buffalo neighborhoods are safer than 8.0%.
• Detroit is considered to be less safe than Buffalo with a score of 27.08 vs Buffalo's 53.55.
• Air quality in Detroit is good, and in Buffalo it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Buffalo 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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