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What to know before moving from Long Beach to Eugene

Moving from Long Beach to Eugene means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Long Beach than in Eugene, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Long Beach compares to Eugene so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Eugene are 23% lower than in Long Beach, 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 Eugene.
  Home prices in Eugene are 45.0% lower than in Long Beach.
• Income in Eugene is 21.0% lower than in Long Beach, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Eugene include Hynix Semiconductor Manufacturing America Inc, Bi-Mart, and Pap.
• The cost of living for a single person in Eugene is 32.3% lower than in Long Beach. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Eugene is 27.6% lower than in Long Beach.
• The unemployment rate in Eugene is 21.15% higher than in Long Beach.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Eugene, since the city’s sales taxes in Eugene are 100.00% lower than in Long Beach.
• One perk of moving to Eugene is paying less in state income taxes, which are 25.56% lower than in Long Beach.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,029.84 in Eugene to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Long Beach.

How life is different in Long Beach vs. Eugene

• Eugene's population is about 61% less than Long Beach.
• Eugene's public transportation has a score of 5 out of 10 versus Long Beach's higher score of 8.
• Eugene is less walkable than Long Beach with a score of 46 out of 100 vs Long Beach's 73 out of 100.
• Both Eugene and Long Beach have the same bike-friendliness score of 70 out of 100, meaning Eugene is about as safe for cyclists as Long Beach. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Eugene's crime rate is lower than Long Beach with a score of 6.0 compared to Long Beach's 58.58. This means that Eugene neighborhoods are safer than 6.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Long Beach neighborhoods are safer than 58.58%.
• Eugene is considered to be safer than Long Beach with a safety index of 54.24 vs Long Beach's 41.42.
• Air quality in Eugene is good, and in Long Beach it's good.

Other things to consider for your Long Beach vs. Eugene move

• Weather: July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Eugene. So consider these months when you're planning to move to this city.
• 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: Moving companies headquartered in Oregon must possess an up-to-date USDOT Number as well as a license issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Oregon moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Oregon 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 Eugene. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Released Value Protection is a cost-effective choice as it comes at no extra cost. 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.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Eugene

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

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