($1,166) Movers From Chandler, AZ to Paradise, NV

What to know before moving from Chandler to Paradise

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

Check out how Chandler compares to Paradise so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Paradise are 15% lower than in Chandler, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Paradise.
  Home prices in Paradise are 29.3% lower than in Chandler.
• Income in Paradise is 3.6% higher than in Chandler, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Paradise include University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Harry Reid International Airport, and MGM Resorts International.
• The cost of living for a single person in Paradise is 12.1% lower than in Chandler. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Paradise is 12.4% lower than in Chandler.
• The unemployment rate in Paradise is 66.04% higher than in Chandler.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Paradise, since the city’s sales taxes in Paradise are 6.41% lower than in Chandler.
• One perk of moving to Paradise is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Chandler.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,636.22 in Paradise to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Chandler.

How life is different in Chandler vs. Paradise

• Paradise might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 31% less than Chandler.
• Paradise offers better access to buses and trains than Chandler, based on public transportation ratings. Paradise has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 4 in Chandler. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Paradise means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Chandler. Paradise is considered more walkable than Chandler, with a score of 50 out of 100 versus 35 out of 100 in Chandler. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Paradise, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Chandler. While Chandler has a bike-friendliness score of 55 out of 100, Paradise earned a 50. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Paradise is higher than in Chandler, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 43.6 in Paradise, it is 23.39 in Chandler. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Paradise. With a crime index of 56.4, Paradise ranks lower in overall safety than Chandler, whose index is Chandler's 76.61. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Paradise and Chandler 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 Chandler vs. Paradise move

• Weather: April, October and March are the best months to relocate in Paradise, while July and August are the least comfortable months as these months tend to get too hot.
• 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 that provide relocation services within the Silver State are subject to rules and regulations set forth by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). The NTA’s aims include fostering economic growth and promoting efficient, safe, and reliable moving services around the state. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Nevada moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nevada 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 Paradise. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection, the cost-free choice provided by movers, albeit with minimal coverage. Movers take responsibility for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover misplaced or damaged a valuable item like a 30-pound sculpture, you would only receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, explore alternative options with your selected moving company or consider consulting 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 Paradise

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

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