($1,407) Movers From Montgomery, AL to Lexington, KY

What to know before moving from Montgomery to Lexington

Moving from Montgomery to Lexington comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Lexington is generally more expensive than Montgomery, 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 Lexington are 12% higher than in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery.
  Home prices in Lexington are 119.8% higher than in Montgomery.
• Income in Lexington is 23.1% higher than in Montgomery, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Lexington include A&W Restaurants, University of Kentucky, and Federal Prison Industries.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Lexington, since the cost of living for a single person in Lexington is 87.8% higher than in Montgomery. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Lexington, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Lexington is 16.8% higher than in Montgomery.
• The unemployment rate in Lexington is 25.86% lower than in Montgomery.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Lexington, since the city’s sales taxes in Lexington are 40.00% lower than in Montgomery.
• One perk of moving to Lexington is paying less in state income taxes, which are 20.00% lower than in Montgomery.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $5,632.95 in Lexington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Montgomery.

How life is different in Montgomery vs. Lexington

• Lexington's population is about 60% greater than Montgomery.
• Lexington's public transportation has a score of 4 out of 10 versus Montgomery's lower score of 2.
• Lexington is more walkable than Montgomery with a score of 90 out of 100 vs Montgomery's 26 out of 100.
• With a score of 85 out of 100, Lexington is more bike-friendly than Montgomery, which has a score of 33 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Lexington's crime rate is lower than Montgomery with a score of 50.88 compared to Montgomery's 65.25. This means that Lexington neighborhoods are safer than 50.88% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Montgomery neighborhoods are safer than 65.25%.
• Lexington is considered to be safer than Montgomery with a safety index of 49.12 vs Montgomery's 34.75.
• Air quality in Lexington is good, and in Montgomery it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Montgomery 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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