($1,442) Movers From San Jose, CA to Tulsa, OK

What to know before moving from San Jose to Tulsa

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

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

• Rent prices in Tulsa are 61% 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 Tulsa.
  Home prices in Tulsa are 86.3% lower than in San Jose.
• Income in Tulsa is 37.1% lower than in San Jose, 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 26.5% lower than in San Jose. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Tulsa is 65.9% lower than in San Jose.
• The unemployment rate in Tulsa is 28.79% lower than in San Jose.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Tulsa, since the city’s sales taxes in Tulsa are 9.17% lower than in San Jose.
• One perk of moving to Tulsa is paying less in state income taxes, which are 64.29% lower than in San Jose.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,204.68 in Tulsa 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. Tulsa

• Tulsa might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 57% less than San Jose.
• Getting around Tulsa without a car might be more difficult than in San Jose. Tulsa has a public transportation score of 4 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.
• Tulsa neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as San Jose. Based on its score of 39 out of 100, Tulsa isn’t as walkable as San Jose, which has a score of 51 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.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Tulsa, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than San Jose. While San Jose has a bike-friendliness score of 62 out of 100, Tulsa earned a 47. 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 Tulsa 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 51.94 in Tulsa, 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 Tulsa. With a crime index of 48.06, Tulsa 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 Tulsa has better air quality than in San Jose. Tulsa 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. 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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