($1,400) Movers From San Diego, CA to Tulsa, OK

What to know before moving from San Diego to Tulsa

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

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

• Rent prices in Tulsa are 58% 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 Tulsa.
  Home prices in Tulsa are 80.1% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in Tulsa is 28.1% lower than in San Diego, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Tulsa include Imperial, Hilti, and QuikTrip.
• The cost of living for a single person in Tulsa is 19.3% lower than in San Diego. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Tulsa is 63.1% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in Tulsa is 28.79% lower than in San Diego.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Tulsa, since the city’s sales taxes in Tulsa are 9.94% higher than in San Diego.
• One perk of moving to Tulsa is paying less in state income taxes, which are 64.29% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,420.80 in Tulsa 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. Tulsa

• Tulsa might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 70% less than San Diego.
• Getting around Tulsa without a car might be more difficult than in San Diego. Tulsa has a public transportation score of 4 out of 10, whereas San Diego is ranked 6. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Tulsa neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as San Diego. Based on its score of 39 out of 100, Tulsa 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.
• If cycling is your thing, Tulsa is considered more bike-friendly than San Diego in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Tulsa has a bike-friendliness score of 47 out of 100, while San Diego is rated as 43 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Tulsa is higher than in San Diego, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 51.94 in Tulsa, it is 39.83 in San Diego. 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 Tulsa. With a crime index of 48.06, Tulsa ranks lower in overall safety than San Diego, whose index is San Diego's 60.17. 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 Tulsa has better air quality than in San Diego. Tulsa 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. Tulsa move

• Weather: Primarily in the spring and early summer months, the city is subjected to severe thunderstorms containing large hail, damaging winds, and, occasionally, tornadoes. Be sure to check your weather app to avoid inclement weather during your move.
• 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: In Oklahoma, in-state household goods movers are certified and licensed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Oklahoma moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Oklahoma 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 Tulsa. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opting for Released Value Protection is the most cost-effective choice since it comes at no extra expense. Movers provide this option without additional charges, but the coverage it offers is minimal. With Released Value Protection, the mover's liability is limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For example, if your mover were to lose or damage a set of fine china weighing 15 pounds, you would only be compensated $9 (60 cents x 15 pounds). If you require coverage for the full value of your items, it is advisable to discuss alternative options with the moving company 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 Tulsa

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

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