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What to know before moving from Gainesville to Mobile

Moving from Gainesville to Mobile comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Mobile is generally more expensive than Gainesville, 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 Mobile are 19% lower than in Gainesville, 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 Mobile.
  Home prices in Mobile are 35.4% lower than in Gainesville.
• Income in Mobile is 5.0% higher than in Gainesville, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Mobile include Infirmary Health, Austal, and City of Mobile.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Mobile, since the cost of living for a single person in Mobile is 5.7% higher than in Gainesville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Mobile, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Mobile is 17.6% higher than in Gainesville.
• The unemployment rate in Mobile is 40.91% higher than in Gainesville.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Mobile, since the city’s sales taxes in Mobile are 42.86% higher than in Gainesville.
• State income taxes in Mobile are 5.00% higher than in Gainesville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,170.24 in Mobile to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Gainesville.

How life is different in Gainesville vs. Mobile

• Mobile's population is about 33% greater than Gainesville.
• Mobile's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Gainesville's higher score of 6.
• Mobile is less walkable than Gainesville with a score of 32 out of 100 vs Gainesville's 37 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 Gainesville, which has a score of 69 out of 100.
• Mobile's crime rate is higher than Gainesville with a score of 64.95 compared to Gainesville's 8.0. This means that Mobile neighborhoods are safer than 64.95% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Gainesville neighborhoods are safer than 8.0%.
• Mobile is considered to be less safe than Gainesville with a score of 35.05 vs Gainesville's 52.61.
• Air quality in Mobile is good, and in Gainesville it's good.

Other things to consider for your Gainesville 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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