($1,524) Movers From Salt Lake City, UT to Ann Arbor, MI

What to know before moving from Salt Lake City to Ann Arbor

• Rent prices in Ann Arbor are 51% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• Home prices in Ann Arbor are 13.6% lower than in Salt Lake City.
• Income in Ann Arbor is 4.7% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• The cost of living for a single person is the same in Ann Arbor and Salt Lake City.
• The cost of living for a family in Ann Arbor is 10.7% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• The unemployment rate in Ann Arbor is 16.67% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• Sales taxes in Ann Arbor are 22.58% lower than in Salt Lake City.
• State income taxes in Ann Arbor are 14.14% lower than in Salt Lake City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,005.52 in Ann Arbor to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Salt Lake City.

How life is different in Salt Lake City vs. Ann Arbor

• Ann Arbor's population is about 38% less than Salt Lake City.
• Ann Arbor's public transportation has a score of 7 out of 10 versus Salt Lake City's lower score of 8.
• Ann Arbor is less walkable than Salt Lake City with a score of 52 out of 100 vs Salt Lake City's 59 out of 100.
• Ann Arbor has a bike-friendliness score 71 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Salt Lake City, which has a score of 74 out of 100.
• Ann Arbor's crime rate is lower than Salt Lake City with a score of 31.0 compared to Salt Lake City's 34.64. This means that Ann Arbor neighborhoods are safer than 31.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Salt Lake City neighborhoods are safer than 34.64%.
• Ann Arbor is considered to be safer than Salt Lake City with a safety index of 79.18 vs Salt Lake City's 65.36.
• Air quality in Ann Arbor is moderate, and in Salt Lake City it's good.

Other things to consider for your Salt Lake City vs. Ann Arbor move

• Weather: August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Ann Arbor for moving.
• 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: The agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Michigan moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Michigan 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 Ann Arbor. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Alabama, Massachusetts, and Michigan, choose the economical option of Released Value Protection, provided by movers at no extra cost. However, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternatives or explore 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 Ann Arbor

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Tree Town", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Ann Arbor.

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