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What to know before moving from Amarillo to Tallahassee

Moving from Amarillo to Tallahassee comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Tallahassee is generally more expensive than Amarillo, 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 Tallahassee are 18% higher than in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo.
  Home prices in Tallahassee are 46.2% higher than in Amarillo.
• Income in Tallahassee is 20.0% lower than in Amarillo, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Tallahassee include Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and Florida A&M University.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Tallahassee, since the cost of living for a single person in Tallahassee is 5.7% higher than in Amarillo. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Tallahassee is 1.9% lower than in Amarillo.
• The unemployment rate in Tallahassee is 4.08% higher than in Amarillo.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Tallahassee, since the city’s sales taxes in Tallahassee are 9.09% lower than in Amarillo.
• State income taxes are the same in Tallahassee and Amarillo.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,169.54 in Tallahassee to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Amarillo.

How life is different in Amarillo vs. Tallahassee

• Tallahassee might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 35% less than Amarillo.
• Tallahassee offers better access to buses and trains than Amarillo, based on public transportation ratings. Tallahassee has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 2 in Amarillo. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Tallahassee neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Amarillo. Based on its score of 30 out of 100, Tallahassee isn’t as walkable as Amarillo, which has a score of 40 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• Tallahassee and Amarillo are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 45 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 Tallahassee is higher than in Amarillo, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 58.35 in Tallahassee, it is 25.31 in Amarillo. 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 Tallahassee. With a crime index of 41.65, Tallahassee ranks lower in overall safety than Amarillo, whose index is Amarillo's 74.69. 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 Tallahassee and Amarillo is generally the same (Good). 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 Amarillo vs. Tallahassee move

• Weather: Tallahassee has long summers and short, mild winters, as well as drier springs and autumns.
• 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: Individuals and companies engaging in for-profit local and intrastate moving within the Sunshine State must register each year with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Florida, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Florida 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 Tallahassee 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. Released Value Protection stands out as a cost-effective choice, provided by movers at no extra expense, although it comes with limited coverage. In this option, the mover's liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. To ensure comprehensive coverage matching the full value of your items, consult with your chosen moving company about alternative options or explore third-party insurance providers. Secure the best protection for your belongings during the move with these tailored coverage choices.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Tallahassee

With your sights set on "Tally", these are some of the most popular neighborhoods to consider in Tallahassee.

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