($1,519) Movers From Charleston, SC to Salt Lake City, UT

What to know before moving from Charleston to Salt Lake City

• Rent prices in Salt Lake City are 40% lower than in Charleston.
• Home prices in Salt Lake City are 1.7% lower than in Charleston.
• Income in Salt Lake City is 2.7% higher than in Charleston.
• The cost of living for a single person in Salt Lake City is 59.0% lower than in Charleston.
• The cost of living for a family in Salt Lake City is 38.8% lower than in Charleston.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 25.00% lower than in Charleston.
• Sales taxes in Salt Lake City are 13.89% lower than in Charleston.
• State income taxes in Salt Lake City are 29.29% lower than in Charleston.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,229.43 in Salt Lake City to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Charleston.

How life is different in Charleston vs. Salt Lake City

• Salt Lake City's population is about 33% greater than Charleston.
• Salt Lake City's public transportation has a score of 8 out of 10 versus Charleston's higher score of 3.
• Salt Lake City is more walkable than Charleston with a score of 59 out of 100 vs Charleston's 40 out of 100.
• With a score of 74 out of 100, Salt Lake City is more bike-friendly than Charleston, which has a score of 50 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Salt Lake City's crime rate is lower than Charleston with a score of 34.64 compared to Charleston's 44.97. This means that Salt Lake City neighborhoods are safer than 34.64% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Charleston neighborhoods are safer than 44.97%.
• Salt Lake City is considered to be safer than Charleston with a safety index of 65.36 vs Charleston's 55.03.
• Air quality in Salt Lake City is good, and in Charleston it's good.

Other things to consider for your Charleston vs. Salt Lake City move

• Weather: June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Salt Lake City, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• 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: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah 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 Salt Lake City. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Salt Lake City

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Crossroads of the West", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Salt Lake City.

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