($1,486) Movers From Mobile, AL to Fayetteville, NC

What to know before moving from Mobile to Fayetteville

Moving from Mobile to Fayetteville means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Mobile than in Fayetteville, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Mobile compares to Fayetteville so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices are the same in Fayetteville and Mobile.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Mobile.
  Home prices in Fayetteville are 7.1% higher than in Mobile.
• Income in Fayetteville is 4.5% lower than in Mobile, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Fayetteville include Cumberland County Hospital System, Fayetteville State University, and Purolator Air Filtration.
• The cost of living for a single person in Fayetteville is 18.7% lower than in Mobile. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Fayetteville is 11.1% lower than in Mobile.
• The unemployment rate in Fayetteville is 14.52% higher than in Mobile.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Fayetteville, since the city’s sales taxes in Fayetteville are 30.00% lower than in Mobile.
• One perk of moving to Fayetteville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 10.00% lower than in Mobile.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,437.81 in Fayetteville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Mobile.

How life is different in Mobile vs. Fayetteville

• Fayetteville's population is about 13% greater than Mobile.
• Fayetteville's public transportation has a similar score to Mobile.
• Fayetteville is less walkable than Mobile with a score of 21 out of 100 vs Mobile's 32 out of 100.
• Fayetteville has a bike-friendliness score 30 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Mobile, which has a score of 34 out of 100.
• Fayetteville's crime rate is lower than Mobile with a score of 6.0 compared to Mobile's 64.95. This means that Fayetteville neighborhoods are safer than 6.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Mobile neighborhoods are safer than 64.95%.
• Fayetteville is considered to be safer than Mobile with a safety index of 67.0 vs Mobile's 35.05.
• Air quality in Fayetteville is good, and in Mobile it's good.

Other things to consider for your Mobile vs. Fayetteville move

• Weather: May, October and April are the best months to move in Fayetteville, while you need to reconsider your plans on July and August.
• 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: For-profit household goods carriers in the state fall under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Transportation Division. All legitimate movers should have a “C Number” issued by the commission, signifying that they’ve met minimum insurance requirements and adhere to the provisions outlined in the state’s Maximum Rate Tariff (MRT). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a North Carolina moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: North Carolina 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 Fayetteville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for no-cost, minimal coverage from movers, with responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives with your chosen moving company 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 Fayetteville

Now that you've decided to make the move to "All-American City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Fayetteville.

Helpful moving resources