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What to know before moving from San Diego to Fayetteville

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

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

• Rent prices in Fayetteville are 55% 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 Fayetteville.
  Home prices in Fayetteville are 80.1% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in Fayetteville is 18.9% lower than in San Diego, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Fayetteville include Cumberland County Hospital System, Fayetteville State University, and Purolator Air Filtration.
• The cost of living for a single person in Fayetteville is 55.7% lower than in San Diego. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Fayetteville is 52.7% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in Fayetteville is 7.58% higher than in San Diego.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Fayetteville, since the city’s sales taxes in Fayetteville are 9.68% lower than in San Diego.
• One perk of moving to Fayetteville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 66.17% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,329.65 in Fayetteville 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. Fayetteville

• Fayetteville's population is about 85% less than San Diego.
• Fayetteville's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus San Diego's higher score of 6.
• Fayetteville is less walkable than San Diego with a score of 21 out of 100 vs San Diego's 53 out of 100.
• Fayetteville has a bike-friendliness score 30 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as San Diego, which has a score of 43 out of 100.
• Fayetteville's crime rate is lower than San Diego with a score of 6.0 compared to San Diego's 39.83. This means that Fayetteville neighborhoods are safer than 6.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Diego neighborhoods are safer than 39.83%.
• Fayetteville is considered to be safer than San Diego with a safety index of 67.0 vs San Diego's 60.17.
• Air quality in Fayetteville is good, and in San Diego it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Diego vs. Fayetteville move

• Weather: May, October and April are the best months to move in Fayetteville, while you need to reconsider your plans on July and August.
• 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: For-profit household goods carriers in the state fall under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Transportation Division. All legitimate movers should have a “C Number” issued by the commission, signifying that they’ve met minimum insurance requirements and adhere to the provisions outlined in the state’s Maximum Rate Tariff (MRT). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a North Carolina moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: North Carolina 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 Fayetteville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for no-cost, minimal coverage from movers, with responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Fayetteville

Now that you've decided to make the move to "All-American City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Fayetteville.

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