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What to know before moving from San Francisco to Huntsville

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

Check out how San Francisco compares to Huntsville so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Huntsville are 57% lower than in San Francisco, 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 Huntsville.
  Home prices in Huntsville are 78.5% lower than in San Francisco.
• Income in Huntsville is 55.4% lower than in San Francisco, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Huntsville include Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville Hospital, and Sequel Youth and Family Services.
• The cost of living for a single person in Huntsville is 17.1% lower than in San Francisco. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Huntsville is 52.5% lower than in San Francisco.
• The unemployment rate in Huntsville is 42.59% lower than in San Francisco.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Huntsville, since the city’s sales taxes in Huntsville are 4.29% higher than in San Francisco.
• One perk of moving to Huntsville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 62.41% lower than in San Francisco.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,485.85 in Huntsville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Francisco.

How life is different in San Francisco vs. Huntsville

• Huntsville's population is about 70% less than San Francisco.
• Huntsville's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus San Francisco's higher score of 10.
• Huntsville is less walkable than San Francisco with a score of 24 out of 100 vs San Francisco's 99 out of 100.
• Huntsville has a bike-friendliness score 40 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as San Francisco, which has a score of 99 out of 100.
• Huntsville's crime rate is lower than San Francisco with a score of 42.55 compared to San Francisco's 61.41. This means that Huntsville neighborhoods are safer than 42.55% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Francisco neighborhoods are safer than 61.41%.
• Huntsville is considered to be safer than San Francisco with a safety index of 57.45 vs San Francisco's 38.59.
• Air quality in Huntsville is good, and in San Francisco it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Francisco vs. Huntsville move

• Weather: Huntsville experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Huntsville is located in tornado alley.
• 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: To guarantee the safety and reliability of local moving services in Alabama, it is essential for moving companies to possess a registration number issued by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC). Trust your move to registered professionals for a secure and dependable experience. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Alabama moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Alabama 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 Huntsville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Moving companies typically take responsibility for your belongings at a rate of 60 cents per pound (or even less) per item. This means that for a lightweight item weighing five pounds and valued at $500, the reimbursement would be only $3 in the event of loss or damage. To enhance your coverage, certain movers provide additional valuation options, such as declared value or lump sum value protection, which offer better protection compared to the basic released value protection. To better understand and explore these options, consider discussing them with your chosen moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Huntsville

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

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