($1,634) Movers From Burlington, VT to Lexington, KY

What to know before moving from Burlington to Lexington

• Rent prices in Lexington are 39% lower than in Burlington.
• Home prices in Lexington are 37.7% lower than in Burlington.
• Income in Lexington is 7.5% lower than in Burlington.
• The cost of living for a single person in Lexington is 15.1% higher than in Burlington.
• The cost of living for a family in Lexington is 24.7% lower than in Burlington.
• The unemployment rate in Lexington is 34.38% higher than in Burlington.
• Sales taxes in Lexington are 14.29% lower than in Burlington.
• State income taxes in Lexington are 54.29% lower than in Burlington.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,453.40 in Lexington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Burlington.

How life is different in Burlington vs. Lexington

• Lexington's population is about 616% greater than Burlington.
• Lexington's public transportation has a score of 4 out of 10 versus Burlington's lower score of 5.
• Lexington is more walkable than Burlington with a score of 90 out of 100 vs Burlington's 59 out of 100.
• With a score of 85 out of 100, Lexington is more bike-friendly than Burlington, which has a score of 81 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Lexington's crime rate is higher than Burlington with a score of 50.88 compared to Burlington's 43.33. This means that Lexington neighborhoods are safer than 50.88% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Burlington neighborhoods are safer than 43.33%.
• Lexington is considered to be less safe than Burlington with a score of 49.12 vs Burlington's 56.67.
• Air quality in Lexington is good, and in Burlington it's good.

Other things to consider for your Burlington vs. Lexington move

• Weather: Lexington has hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters with occasional mild periods
• 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: Movers in Kentucky are licensed and regulated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) – Division of Motor Carriers. Moving companies that operate within the state must carry adequate cargo insurance and file public tariffs detailing the services they offer and the cost for each. The KYTC can assist consumers with resolving disputes with movers, but only after a customer makes a formal written complaint. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Kentucky moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Kentucky 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 Lexington. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose Released Value Protection for free, basic coverage from movers at 60 cents per pound. For comprehensive protection matching your items' full value, consult your moving company for alternative options or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Lexington

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Horse Capital of the World", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Lexington.

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