($1,684) Movers From Birmingham, AL to Roseville, CA

What to know before moving from Birmingham to Roseville

Moving from Birmingham to Roseville comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Roseville is generally more expensive than Birmingham, 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 Roseville are 100% higher than in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham.
  Home prices in Roseville are 391.9% higher than in Birmingham.
• Income in Roseville is 81.3% higher than in Birmingham, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Roseville include New Vision Display, International Display Works, and Trc Group.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Roseville, since the cost of living for a single person in Roseville is 7.6% higher than in Birmingham. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Roseville is 12.4% lower than in Birmingham.
• The unemployment rate in Roseville is 7.14% lower than in Birmingham.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Roseville, since the city’s sales taxes in Roseville are 22.50% lower than in Birmingham.
• State income taxes in Roseville are 166.00% higher than in Birmingham.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,228.03 in Roseville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Birmingham.

How life is different in Birmingham vs. Roseville

• Roseville might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 17% less than Birmingham.
• Roseville offers better access to buses and trains than Birmingham, based on public transportation ratings. Roseville has a transit score of 3 out of 10 compared to 0 in Birmingham. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Roseville means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Birmingham. Roseville is considered more walkable than Birmingham, with a score of 38 out of 100 versus 33 out of 100 in Birmingham. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Roseville is considered more bike-friendly than Birmingham in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Roseville has a bike-friendliness score of 59 out of 100, while Birmingham is rated as 31 out of 100.
• Roseville has a lower crime rate than Birmingham based on scores of 25.0 and Birmingham's 61.64, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Roseville than in Birmingham, based on Roseville’s safety index of 80.11 versus 38.36 for Birmingham. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Roseville and Birmingham 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 Birmingham vs. Roseville move

• Weather: Consider moving to Roseville during May, October or April since these are the the most pleasant months in Roseville, 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: When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a California moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: California 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 Roseville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection – a cost-free choice provided by movers with minimal coverage. The liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement is only $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, consult with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance options.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

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