($1,272) Movers From Columbia, SC to Boston, MA

What to know before moving from Columbia to Boston

• Rent prices in Boston are 135% higher than in Columbia.
• Home prices in Boston are 235.0% higher than in Columbia.
• Income in Boston is 37.9% higher than in Columbia.
• The cost of living for a single person in Boston is 25.4% lower than in Columbia.
• The cost of living for a family in Boston is 24.7% higher than in Columbia.
• The unemployment rate in Boston is 19.23% higher than in Columbia.
• Sales taxes in Boston are 21.88% lower than in Columbia.
• State income taxes in Boston are 28.57% higher than in Columbia.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,237.73 in Boston to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbia.

How life is different in Columbia vs. Boston

• Boston's population is about 395% greater than Columbia.
• Boston's public transportation has a score of 9 out of 10 versus Columbia's higher score of 5.
• Boston is more walkable than Columbia with a score of 98 out of 100 vs Columbia's 35 out of 100.
• With a score of 86 out of 100, Boston is more bike-friendly than Columbia, which has a score of 35 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Boston's crime rate is higher than Columbia with a score of 39.88 compared to Columbia's 3.0. This means that Boston neighborhoods are safer than 39.88% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Columbia neighborhoods are safer than 3.0%.
• Boston is considered to be safer than Columbia with a safety index of 60.12 vs Columbia's 48.39.
• Air quality in Boston is good, and in Columbia it's good.

Other things to consider for your Columbia vs. Boston move

• Weather: Boston summers are typically warm and humid, while winters are cold and stormy, with occasional periods of heavy snow. Spring and fall are usually cool to mild.
• 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: Moving companies in Massachusetts are required to obtain a license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities – Transportation Oversight Division to provide local and intrastate moving services in Massachusetts movers must carry adequate cargo insurance and publicly file their tariffs required to list the services they provide and the cost for each. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Massachusetts moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Massachusetts 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 Boston. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Alabama and Massachusetts, Released Value Protection is a no-cost option provided by movers but offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. If you seek full value coverage for your items, consider consulting with your moving company for alternative options 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 Boston

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Athens of America", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Boston.

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