($1,466) Movers From Fort Collins, CO to Nashville, TN

What to know before moving from Fort Collins to Nashville

Moving from Fort Collins to Nashville comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Nashville is generally more expensive than Fort Collins, 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 Nashville are 13% higher than in Fort Collins, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Nashville.
  Home prices in Nashville are 21.1% lower than in Fort Collins.
• Income in Nashville is 22.1% higher than in Fort Collins, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Nashville include HCA Healthcare, Access Control Systems, and Bridgestone.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Nashville, since the cost of living for a single person in Nashville is 45.2% higher than in Fort Collins. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Nashville, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Nashville is 76.2% higher than in Fort Collins.
• The unemployment rate in Nashville is 19.64% lower than in Fort Collins.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Nashville, since the city’s sales taxes in Nashville are 29.14% higher than in Fort Collins.
• One perk of moving to Nashville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Fort Collins.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,357.01 in Nashville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Fort Collins.

How life is different in Fort Collins vs. Nashville

• The population of Nashville is about 306% greater than Fort Collins, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Nashville will be about the same as it currently is in Fort Collins. 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.
• Living in Nashville means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Fort Collins. Nashville is considered more walkable than Fort Collins, with a score of 96 out of 100 versus 37 out of 100 in Fort Collins. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Nashville, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Fort Collins. While Fort Collins has a bike-friendliness score of 78 out of 100, Nashville earned a 72. 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 Nashville is higher than in Fort Collins, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 49.1 in Nashville, it is 17.0 in Fort Collins. 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 Nashville. With a crime index of 50.9, Nashville ranks lower in overall safety than Fort Collins, whose index is Fort Collins's 72.86. 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.
• The air quality in Nashville and Fort Collins is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Fort Collins vs. Nashville move

• Weather: Nashville has humid summers and generally cool winters typical of the Upper South. Spring and fall are prone to severe thunderstorms, which may bring tornadoes, large hail, flash floods, and damaging wind. Be sure to check your weather app before your move to avoid inclement weather.
• 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: Although a local license is not required in Tennessee, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Tennessee moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Tennessee 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 Nashville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.When it comes to movers' insurance in Tennessee, most moving companies offer Released Value Protection at no extra charge. This basic coverage extends to 60 cents per pound per item. For increased protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company. Additionally, exploring third-party insurance providers is a viable choice for tailored plans. Prioritize understanding coverage limits, potential extra costs, and read reviews to make an informed decision about your moving insurance in Tennessee.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Nashville

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