($1,584) Movers From Chula Vista, CA to Wilmington, DE

What to know before moving from Chula Vista to Wilmington

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

Check out how Chula Vista compares to Wilmington so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Wilmington are 42% lower than in Chula Vista, 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 Wilmington.
  Home prices in Wilmington are 63.5% lower than in Chula Vista.
• Income in Wilmington is 46.9% lower than in Chula Vista, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Wilmington include Nestle, DuPont, and AstraZeneca.
• The cost of living for a single person in Wilmington is 50.7% lower than in Chula Vista. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Wilmington is 64.1% lower than in Chula Vista.
• The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 30.38% higher than in Chula Vista.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Wilmington, since the city’s sales taxes in Wilmington are 100.00% lower than in Chula Vista.
• One perk of moving to Wilmington is paying less in state income taxes, which are 50.38% lower than in Chula Vista.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,478.86 in Wilmington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Chula Vista.

How life is different in Chula Vista vs. Wilmington

• Wilmington might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 74% less than Chula Vista.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Wilmington will be about the same as it currently is in Chula Vista. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Living in Wilmington means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Chula Vista. Wilmington is considered more walkable than Chula Vista, with a score of 74 out of 100 versus 46 out of 100 in Chula Vista. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Wilmington is considered more bike-friendly than Chula Vista in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Wilmington has a bike-friendliness score of 52 out of 100, while Chula Vista is rated as 41 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Wilmington is higher than in Chula Vista, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 67.32 in Wilmington, it is 56.3 in Chula Vista. 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 Wilmington. With a crime index of 32.68, Wilmington ranks lower in overall safety than Chula Vista, whose index is Chula Vista's 43.7. 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.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Wilmington has better air quality than in Chula Vista. Wilmington has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Chula Vista. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your Chula Vista vs. Wilmington move

• Weather: Wilmington has with hot and humid summers, cool to cold winters, and precipitation evenly spread throughout the year.
• 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 headquartered in Delaware that offer local and intrastate moving services don’t need to be licensed. Still, they must comply with Delaware Department of Transportation (DDOT) regulations on insurance and commercial vehicle safety. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Delaware moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Delaware 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 Wilmington. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Selecting Released Value Protection is a cost-effective choice, provided at no extra charge by movers, even though it offers limited coverage. Within this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. If you're concerned about the value of your possessions and require more extensive coverage, consider discussing alternative options with the moving company you've chosen or explore third-party insurance providers. Ensure comprehensive protection for your belongings during the move by exploring these additional coverage choices.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Wilmington

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Chemical Capital of the World", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Wilmington.

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