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What to know before moving from Philadelphia to Tucson

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

Check out how Philadelphia compares to Tucson so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Tucson are 24% lower than in Philadelphia, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Philadelphia.
  Home prices in Tucson are 50.8% higher than in Philadelphia.
• Income in Tucson is 12.7% lower than in Philadelphia, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Tucson include University of Arizona, Raytheon Technologies, and State of Arizona.
• The cost of living for a single person in Tucson is 5.9% lower than in Philadelphia. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Tucson is 2.4% lower than in Philadelphia.
• The unemployment rate in Tucson is 30.19% lower than in Philadelphia.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Tucson, since the city’s sales taxes in Tucson are 8.75% higher than in Philadelphia.
• One perk of moving to Tucson is paying less in state income taxes, which are 18.57% lower than in Philadelphia.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,821.72 in Tucson to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Philadelphia.

How life is different in Philadelphia vs. Tucson

• Tucson might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 66% less than Philadelphia.
• Getting around Tucson without a car might be more difficult than in Philadelphia. Tucson has a public transportation score of 5 out of 10, whereas Philadelphia is ranked 9. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Tucson neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Philadelphia. Based on its score of 43 out of 100, Tucson isn’t as walkable as Philadelphia, which has a score of 75 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• Tucson and Philadelphia are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 66 and 67 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• Tucson has a lower crime rate than Philadelphia based on scores of 54.43 and Philadelphia's 66.09, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Tucson than in Philadelphia, based on Tucson’s safety index of 45.57 versus 33.91 for Philadelphia. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Tucson and Philadelphia is generally the same (Good). 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 Philadelphia vs. Tucson move

• Weather: Extreme heat may cause discomfort if you choose to move in the summer. Pay close attention to heat sensitive household items such as instruments, antique furniture, and electronics.
• 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: Though Arizona is largely an “unregulated” state, local moving companies are subject to some Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Department of Weights and Measures regulations intended to ensure that they operate safely and ethically. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Arizona moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Arizona, 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 toTucson Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-effectiveness—offered by movers at no extra charge, although it provides minimal coverage. With a liability limit of 60 cents per pound per article, consider this option carefully. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement would only be $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternative options or consider third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Tucson

Now that you’ve chosen "Old Pueblo" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Tucson to check out.

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