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What to know before moving from El Paso to San Bernardino

Moving from El Paso to San Bernardino comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since San Bernardino is generally more expensive than El Paso, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in San Bernardino are 29% higher than in El Paso, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in El Paso.
  Home prices in San Bernardino are 115.7% higher than in El Paso.
• Income in San Bernardino is 5.1% lower than in El Paso, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in San Bernardino include Stater Bros. Markets, Moss Bros., and EMQ Children & Family Services.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in San Bernardino, since the cost of living for a single person in San Bernardino is 12.1% higher than in El Paso. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to San Bernardino, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in San Bernardino is 2.5% higher than in El Paso.
• The unemployment rate in San Bernardino is 125.53% higher than in El Paso.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in San Bernardino, since the city’s sales taxes in San Bernardino are 20.69% higher than in El Paso.
• State income taxes in San Bernardino are 13.30% higher than in El Paso.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,361.70 in San Bernardino to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in El Paso.

How life is different in El Paso vs. San Bernardino

• San Bernardino might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 67% less than El Paso.
• San Bernardino offers better access to buses and trains than El Paso, based on public transportation ratings. San Bernardino has a transit score of 7 out of 10 compared to 4 in El Paso. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in San Bernardino means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in El Paso. San Bernardino is considered more walkable than El Paso, with a score of 45 out of 100 versus 40 out of 100 in El Paso. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• San Bernardino and El Paso are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 44 and 42 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.
• The crime rate in San Bernardino is higher than in El Paso, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 73.87 in San Bernardino, it is 32.51 in El Paso. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in San Bernardino. With a crime index of 26.13, San Bernardino ranks lower in overall safety than El Paso, whose index is El Paso's 67.49. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in San Bernardino and El Paso is generally the same (Moderate). 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 El Paso vs. San Bernardino move

• Weather: San Berardino has mild winters and hot, dry summers. Relative to other areas in Southern California, winters are colder, with frost and with chilly to cold morning temperatures common.
• HOA rules: It’s a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it’s a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• State licensing: When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in California, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While California doesn’t mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to San Bernardino without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. Opt for Released Value Protection – a cost-free choice provided by movers with minimal coverage. The liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement is only $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, consult with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance options.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in San Bernardino

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