($1,668) Movers From San Jose, CA to Wilmington, DE

What to know before moving from San Jose to Wilmington

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

Check out how San Jose compares to Wilmington so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Wilmington are 42% lower than in San Jose, 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 78.8% lower than in San Jose.
• Income in Wilmington is 40.8% lower than in San Jose, 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 3.8% lower than in San Jose. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Wilmington is 47.9% lower than in San Jose.
• The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 56.06% higher than in San Jose.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Wilmington, since the city’s sales taxes in Wilmington are 100.00% lower than in San Jose.
• One perk of moving to Wilmington is paying less in state income taxes, which are 50.38% lower than in San Jose.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,884.87 in Wilmington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Jose.

How life is different in San Jose vs. Wilmington

• Wilmington might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 93% less than San Jose.
• Getting around Wilmington without a car might be more difficult than in San Jose. Wilmington has a public transportation score of 6 out of 10, whereas San Jose is ranked 7. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Living in Wilmington means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in San Jose. Wilmington is considered more walkable than San Jose, with a score of 74 out of 100 versus 51 out of 100 in San Jose. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Wilmington, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than San Jose. While San Jose has a bike-friendliness score of 62 out of 100, Wilmington earned a 52. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Wilmington is higher than in San Jose, 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 47.73 in San Jose. 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 San Jose, whose index is San Jose's 52.27. 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 San Jose. Wilmington has Good air quality, compared to moderate in San Jose. 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 San Jose 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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