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What to know before moving from San Diego to Spring Valley

Moving from San Diego to Spring Valley comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Spring Valley is generally more expensive than San Diego, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Spring Valley are 34% 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 Spring Valley.
  Home prices in Spring Valley are 60.1% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in Spring Valley is 31.5% lower than in San Diego, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Spring Valley include Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Clark County School District, and Walmart.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Spring Valley, since the cost of living for a single person in Spring Valley is 37.5% higher than in San Diego. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Spring Valley is 24.2% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in Spring Valley is 33.33% higher than in San Diego.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Spring Valley, since the city’s sales taxes in Spring Valley are 8.13% higher than in San Diego.
• One perk of moving to Spring Valley is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,124.33 in Spring Valley 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. Spring Valley

• Spring Valley might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 84% less than San Diego.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Spring Valley will be about the same as it currently is in San Diego. 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.
• Spring Valley neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as San Diego. Based on its score of 44 out of 100, Spring Valley isn’t as walkable as San Diego, which has a score of 53 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• Spring Valley and San Diego are similarly bike-friendly based on their rating of 43. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Spring Valley as San Diego. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• Spring Valley is generally as safe as San Diego, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Spring Valley has better air quality than in San Diego. Spring Valley has Good air quality, compared to moderate in San Diego. 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 Diego vs. Spring Valley move

• Weather: Best months to move in Spring Valley are April, October and March as these are the most pleasant months. Be wary of your plans during July and August as these are the least comfortable months.
• 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 that provide relocation services within the Silver State are subject to rules and regulations set forth by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). The NTA’s aims include fostering economic growth and promoting efficient, safe, and reliable moving services around the state. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Nevada moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nevada 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 Spring Valley. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection, the cost-free choice provided by movers, albeit with minimal coverage. Movers take responsibility for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover misplaced or damaged a valuable item like a 30-pound sculpture, you would only receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, explore alternative options with your selected moving company or consider consulting 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 Spring Valley

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

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