($1,575) Movers From San Jose, CA to Lansing, MI

What to know before moving from San Jose to Lansing

Moving from San Jose to Lansing 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 Lansing, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

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

• Rent prices in Lansing are 64% 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 Lansing.
  Home prices in Lansing are 89.8% lower than in San Jose.
• Income in Lansing is 22.4% lower than in San Jose, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Lansing include Health Management Associates, Michigan State Police, and Sparrow Health System.
• The cost of living for a single person in Lansing is 56.6% lower than in San Jose. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Lansing is 49.7% lower than in San Jose.
• The unemployment rate in Lansing is 12.12% higher than in San Jose.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Lansing, since the city’s sales taxes in Lansing are 36.03% lower than in San Jose.
• One perk of moving to Lansing is paying less in state income taxes, which are 68.05% lower than in San Jose.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,302.40 in Lansing 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. Lansing

• Lansing's population is about 88% less than San Jose.
• Lansing's public transportation has a score of 5 out of 10 versus San Jose's higher score of 7.
• Lansing is less walkable than San Jose with a score of 46 out of 100 vs San Jose's 51 out of 100.
• Lansing has a bike-friendliness score 55 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as San Jose, which has a score of 62 out of 100.
• Lansing and San Jose have a similar crime rate.
• Lansing and San Jose are considered to be equally safe.
• Air quality in Lansing is good, and in San Jose it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Jose vs. Lansing move

• Weather: Best months to consider moving in Lansing are August, July and June as these months have favorable weather. Summer in Lansing are one of the best in the country as the heat are not that extreme so it's still comfortable. Snowfall, which normally occurs from November to April.
• 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 agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Michigan moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Michigan 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 Lansing. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.In Alabama, Massachusetts, and Michigan, choose the economical option of Released Value Protection, provided by movers at no extra cost. However, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternatives 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 Lansing

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Capital City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Lansing.

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