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What to know before moving from Irvine to Colorado Springs

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

Check out how Irvine compares to Colorado Springs so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Colorado Springs are 55% lower than in Irvine, 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 Colorado Springs.
  Home prices in Colorado Springs are 71.2% lower than in Irvine.
• Income in Colorado Springs is 30.7% lower than in Irvine, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Colorado Springs include XAware, Vectrus, and Young Life.
• The cost of living for a single person in Colorado Springs is 66.4% lower than in Irvine. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Colorado Springs is 60.7% lower than in Irvine.
• The unemployment rate in Colorado Springs is 25.93% higher than in Irvine.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Colorado Springs, since the city’s sales taxes in Colorado Springs are 5.81% higher than in Irvine.
• One perk of moving to Colorado Springs is paying less in state income taxes, which are 58.72% lower than in Irvine.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,007.31 in Colorado Springs to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Irvine.

How life is different in Irvine vs. Colorado Springs

• Colorado Springs's population is about 56% greater than Irvine.
• Colorado Springs's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Irvine's higher score of 4.
• Colorado Springs is less walkable than Irvine with a score of 36 out of 100 vs Irvine's 43 out of 100.
• Colorado Springs has a bike-friendliness score 45 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Irvine, which has a score of 69 out of 100.
• Colorado Springs's crime rate is higher than Irvine with a score of 41.94 compared to Irvine's 31.01. This means that Colorado Springs neighborhoods are safer than 41.94% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Irvine neighborhoods are safer than 31.01%.
• Colorado Springs is considered to be less safe than Irvine with a score of 58.06 vs Irvine's 68.99.
• Air quality in Colorado Springs is moderate, and in Irvine it's good.

Other things to consider for your Irvine 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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