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What to know before moving from Bakersfield to Colorado Springs

Moving from Bakersfield to Colorado Springs comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Colorado Springs is generally more expensive than Bakersfield, 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 Colorado Springs are 6% higher than in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield.
  Home prices in Colorado Springs are 15.5% higher than in Bakersfield.
• Income in Colorado Springs is 7.0% higher than in Bakersfield, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Colorado Springs include XAware, Vectrus, and Young Life.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Colorado Springs, since the cost of living for a single person in Colorado Springs is 23.5% higher than in Bakersfield. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Colorado Springs, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Colorado Springs is 1.9% higher than in Bakersfield.
• The unemployment rate in Colorado Springs is 15.25% higher than in Bakersfield.
• Sales taxes are the same in Colorado Springs and Bakersfield.
• One perk of moving to Colorado Springs is paying less in state income taxes, which are 58.72% lower than in Bakersfield.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,703.97 in Colorado Springs to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Bakersfield.

How life is different in Bakersfield vs. Colorado Springs

• Colorado Springs's population is about 47% less than Bakersfield.
• Colorado Springs's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Bakersfield's higher score of 4.
• Colorado Springs and Bakersfield are similarily walkable.
• Both Colorado Springs and Bakersfield have the same bike-friendliness score of 44 out of 100, meaning Colorado Springs is about as safe for cyclists as Bakersfield. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Colorado Springs's crime rate is lower than Bakersfield with a score of 41.94 compared to Bakersfield's 58.49. This means that Colorado Springs neighborhoods are safer than 41.94% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Bakersfield neighborhoods are safer than 58.49%.
• Colorado Springs is considered to be safer than Bakersfield with a safety index of 58.06 vs Bakersfield's 41.51.
• Air quality in Colorado Springs is moderate, and in Bakersfield it's good.

Other things to consider for your Bakersfield vs. Colorado Springs move

• Weather: Colorado Springs has a cooler, dry-winter and its location just east of the Rocky Mountains affords it the rapid warming influence from chinook winds during winter but also subjects it to drastic day-to-day variability in weather conditions. Winters range from mild to moderately cold. Dry weather generally prevails, but brief afternoon thunderstorms are common, especially in July and August when the city receives the majority of its annual rainfall.
• 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: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Colorado moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Colorado 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 Colorado Springs. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-free advantage, provided by movers with minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover lost or damaged a valuable item, you would only receive compensation based on this limited valuation. If you seek comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with the moving company you're hiring or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Colorado Springs

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Little London", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Colorado Springs.

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