($1,457) Movers From Aurora, CO to Mobile, AL

What to know before moving from Aurora to Mobile

• Rent prices in Mobile are 30% lower than in Aurora.
• Home prices in Mobile are 61.0% lower than in Aurora.
• Income in Mobile is 14.0% lower than in Aurora.
• The cost of living for a single person in Mobile is 63.7% lower than in Aurora.
• The cost of living for a family in Mobile is 43.9% lower than in Aurora.
• The unemployment rate in Mobile is 18.42% lower than in Aurora.
• Sales taxes in Mobile are 25.00% higher than in Aurora.
• State income taxes in Mobile are 8.93% lower than in Aurora.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,087.82 in Mobile to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Aurora.

How life is different in Aurora vs. Mobile

• Mobile's population is about 52% less than Aurora.
• Mobile's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Aurora's lower score of 6.
• Mobile is less walkable than Aurora with a score of 32 out of 100 vs Aurora's 43 out of 100.
• Mobile has a bike-friendliness score 34 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Aurora, which has a score of 53 out of 100.
• Mobile's crime rate is higher than Aurora with a score of 64.95 compared to Aurora's 59.05. This means that Mobile neighborhoods are safer than 64.95% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Aurora neighborhoods are safer than 59.05%.
• Mobile is considered to be less safe than Aurora with a score of 35.05 vs Aurora's 40.95.
• Air quality in Mobile is good, and in Aurora it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Aurora vs. Mobile move

• Weather: October, April and November are the most pleasant months in Mobile, so consider this in your plans in moving to Mobile City. Mobile City experiences extreme heat on summer and rainy days on winter.
• 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: To guarantee the safety and reliability of local moving services in Alabama, it is essential for moving companies to possess a registration number issued by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC). Trust your move to registered professionals for a secure and dependable experience. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Alabama moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Alabama 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 Mobile. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Moving companies typically take responsibility for your belongings at a rate of 60 cents per pound (or even less) per item. This means that for a lightweight item weighing five pounds and valued at $500, the reimbursement would be only $3 in the event of loss or damage. To enhance your coverage, certain movers provide additional valuation options, such as declared value or lump sum value protection, which offer better protection compared to the basic released value protection. To better understand and explore these options, consider discussing them with your chosen moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Mobile

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Port City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Mobile.

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