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What to know before moving from McAllen to Colorado Springs

Moving from McAllen to Colorado Springs comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Colorado Springs is generally more expensive than McAllen, 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 Colorado Springs are 33% higher than in McAllen, 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 McAllen.
  Home prices in Colorado Springs are 103.4% higher than in McAllen.
• Income in Colorado Springs is 37.6% higher than in McAllen, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Colorado Springs include XAware, Vectrus, and Young Life.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Colorado Springs, since the cost of living for a single person in Colorado Springs is 111.3% higher than in McAllen. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Colorado Springs, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Colorado Springs is 98.9% higher than in McAllen.
• The unemployment rate in Colorado Springs is 13.92% lower than in McAllen.
• Sales taxes are the same in Colorado Springs and McAllen.
• State income taxes in Colorado Springs are 5.49% higher than in McAllen.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $6,337.68 in Colorado Springs to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in McAllen.

How life is different in McAllen vs. Colorado Springs

• Colorado Springs's population is about 237% greater than McAllen.
• Colorado Springs's public transportation has a similar score to McAllen.
• Colorado Springs is less walkable than McAllen with a score of 36 out of 100 vs McAllen's 41 out of 100.
• Both Colorado Springs and McAllen have the same bike-friendliness score of 46 out of 100, meaning Colorado Springs is about as safe for cyclists as McAllen. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Colorado Springs's crime rate is higher than McAllen with a score of 41.94 compared to McAllen's 36.26. This means that Colorado Springs neighborhoods are safer than 41.94% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and McAllen neighborhoods are safer than 36.26%.
• Colorado Springs is considered to be less safe than McAllen with a score of 58.06 vs McAllen's 63.74.
• Air quality in Colorado Springs is moderate, and in McAllen it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your McAllen vs. Colorado Springs move

• Weather: Colorado Springs has a cooler, dry-winter and its location just east of the Rocky Mountains affords it the rapid warming influence from chinook winds during winter but also subjects it to drastic day-to-day variability in weather conditions. Winters range from mild to moderately cold. Dry weather generally prevails, but brief afternoon thunderstorms are common, especially in July and August when the city receives the majority of its annual rainfall.
• 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: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Colorado, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Colorado 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 Colorado Springs 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. Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-free advantage, provided by movers with minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover lost or damaged a valuable item, you would only receive compensation based on this limited valuation. If you seek comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with the moving company you're hiring or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Colorado Springs

With your sights set on "Little London", these are some of the most popular neighborhoods to consider in Colorado Springs.

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