($1,493) Movers From Corpus Christi, TX to Salt Lake City, UT

What to know before moving from Corpus Christi to Salt Lake City

• Rent prices in Salt Lake City are 7% higher than in Corpus Christi.
• Home prices in Salt Lake City are 154.9% higher than in Corpus Christi.
• Income in Salt Lake City is 2.2% higher than in Corpus Christi.
• The cost of living for a single person in Salt Lake City is 180.6% higher than in Corpus Christi.
• The cost of living for a family in Salt Lake City is 81.7% higher than in Corpus Christi.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 74.58% lower than in Corpus Christi.
• Sales taxes in Salt Lake City are 6.17% lower than in Corpus Christi.
• State income taxes in Salt Lake City are 4.95% higher than in Corpus Christi.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $8,418.60 in Salt Lake City to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Corpus Christi.

How life is different in Corpus Christi vs. Salt Lake City

• Salt Lake City's population is about 37% less than Corpus Christi.
• Salt Lake City's public transportation has a score of 8 out of 10 versus Corpus Christi's higher score of 4.
• Salt Lake City is more walkable than Corpus Christi with a score of 59 out of 100 vs Corpus Christi's 40 out of 100.
• With a score of 74 out of 100, Salt Lake City is more bike-friendly than Corpus Christi, which has a score of 42 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 Corpus Christi with a score of 34.64 compared to Corpus Christi's 45.97. This means that Salt Lake City neighborhoods are safer than 34.64% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Corpus Christi neighborhoods are safer than 45.97%.
• Salt Lake City is considered to be safer than Corpus Christi with a safety index of 65.36 vs Corpus Christi's 54.03.
• Air quality in Salt Lake City is good, and in Corpus Christi it's good.

Other things to consider for your Corpus Christi 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.

Helpful moving resources