($1,464) Movers From Laredo, TX to Little Rock, AR

What to know before moving from Laredo to Little Rock

• Rent prices in Little Rock are 11% lower than in Laredo.
• Home prices are the same in Little Rock and Laredo.
• Income in Little Rock is 3.3% lower than in Laredo.
• The cost of living for a single person in Little Rock is 146.3% higher than in Laredo.
• The cost of living for a family in Little Rock is 69.1% higher than in Laredo.
• The unemployment rate in Little Rock is 25.32% lower than in Laredo.
• Sales taxes in Little Rock are 4.61% higher than in Laredo.
• State income taxes in Little Rock are 2.00% higher than in Laredo.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $7,388.50 in Little Rock to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Laredo.

How life is different in Laredo vs. Little Rock

• Little Rock's population is about 21% less than Laredo.
• Little Rock's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Laredo's lower score of 4.
• Little Rock is less walkable than Laredo with a score of 33 out of 100 vs Laredo's 37 out of 100.
• Little Rock has a bike-friendliness score 32 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Laredo, which has a score of 40 out of 100.
• Little Rock's crime rate is higher than Laredo with a score of 60.06 compared to Laredo's 36.23. This means that Little Rock neighborhoods are safer than 60.06% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Laredo neighborhoods are safer than 36.23%.
• Little Rock is considered to be less safe than Laredo with a score of 39.94 vs Laredo's 63.77.
• Air quality in Little Rock is moderate, and in Laredo it's good.

Other things to consider for your Laredo vs. Little Rock move

• Weather: Little Rock has hot, humid summers and cool winters with usually little snow.
• 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: Before providing in-state household goods relocation services, Arkansas moving companies must be issued an Intrastate Authority Permit from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Arkansas moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Arkansas 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 Little Rock. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Released Value Protection, offered by movers at no extra cost, is the most economical option, albeit with minimal coverage. The mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, the reimbursement would be $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure full coverage of your items' value, explore alternative options with your moving company or consider 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 Little Rock

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Rock", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Little Rock.

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