($1,372) Movers From San Diego, CA to Fort Collins, CO

What to know before moving from San Diego to Fort Collins

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

Check out how San Diego compares to Fort Collins so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Fort Collins are 39% lower than in San Diego, 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 Fort Collins.
  Home prices in Fort Collins are 45.9% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in Fort Collins is 11.3% lower than in San Diego, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Fort Collins include Advanced Energy Industries, RIMROCK, and Woodward.
• The cost of living for a single person in Fort Collins is 36.0% lower than in San Diego. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Fort Collins is 37.9% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in Fort Collins is 15.15% lower than in San Diego.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Fort Collins, since the city’s sales taxes in Fort Collins are 2.58% lower than in San Diego.
• One perk of moving to Fort Collins is paying less in state income taxes, which are 58.72% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,918.71 in Fort Collins to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Diego.

How life is different in San Diego vs. Fort Collins

• Fort Collins's population is about 88% less than San Diego.
• Fort Collins's public transportation has a score of 4 out of 10 versus San Diego's higher score of 6.
• Fort Collins is less walkable than San Diego with a score of 37 out of 100 vs San Diego's 53 out of 100.
• With a score of 78 out of 100, Fort Collins is more bike-friendly than San Diego, which has a score of 43 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Fort Collins's crime rate is lower than San Diego with a score of 17.0 compared to San Diego's 39.83. This means that Fort Collins neighborhoods are safer than 17.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Diego neighborhoods are safer than 39.83%.
• Fort Collins is considered to be safer than San Diego with a safety index of 72.86 vs San Diego's 60.17.
• Air quality in Fort Collins is good, and in San Diego it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Diego vs. Fort Collins move

• Weather: August, June and September are the best months to move in Fort Collins, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Summers in Fort Collins can be mild to hot. Winters can be relatively tolerable as well.
• 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 Fort Collins. 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 Fort Collins

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

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