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What to know before moving from Little Rock to Eugene

Moving from Little Rock to Eugene comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Eugene is generally more expensive than Little Rock, 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 Eugene are 45% higher than in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock.
  Home prices in Eugene are 120.0% higher than in Little Rock.
• Income in Eugene is 9.7% higher than in Little Rock, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Eugene include Hynix Semiconductor Manufacturing America Inc, Bi-Mart, and Pap.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Eugene, since the cost of living for a single person in Eugene is 3.3% higher than in Little Rock. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Eugene, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Eugene is 5.5% higher than in Little Rock.
• The unemployment rate in Eugene is 6.78% higher than in Little Rock.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Eugene, since the city’s sales taxes in Eugene are 100.00% lower than in Little Rock.
• State income taxes in Eugene are 395.00% higher than in Little Rock.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,099.09 in Eugene to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Little Rock.

How life is different in Little Rock vs. Eugene

• Eugene's population is about 13% less than Little Rock.
• Eugene's public transportation has a score of 5 out of 10 versus Little Rock's lower score of 3.
• Eugene is more walkable than Little Rock with a score of 46 out of 100 vs Little Rock's 33 out of 100.
• With a score of 72 out of 100, Eugene is more bike-friendly than Little Rock, which has a score of 32 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Eugene's crime rate is lower than Little Rock with a score of 6.0 compared to Little Rock's 60.06. This means that Eugene neighborhoods are safer than 6.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Little Rock neighborhoods are safer than 60.06%.
• Eugene is considered to be safer than Little Rock with a safety index of 54.24 vs Little Rock's 39.94.
• Air quality in Eugene is good, and in Little Rock it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Little Rock vs. Eugene move

• Weather: July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Eugene. So consider these months when you're planning to move to this city.
• 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: Moving companies headquartered in Oregon must possess an up-to-date USDOT Number as well as a license issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Oregon moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Oregon 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 Eugene. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Released Value Protection is a cost-effective choice as it comes at no extra cost. Movers provide this option without additional charges, but the coverage it offers is minimal. With Released Value Protection, the mover's liability is limited to 60 cents per pound per article.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Eugene

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Emerald Valley", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Eugene.

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