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What to know before moving from Gainesville to Spring Valley

Moving from Gainesville to Spring Valley comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley are 18% higher than in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville.
  Home prices in Spring Valley are 38.9% higher than in Gainesville.
• Income in Spring Valley is 15.3% lower than in Gainesville, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Spring Valley include Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Clark County School District, and Walmart.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Spring Valley, since the cost of living for a single person in Spring Valley is 166.4% higher than in Gainesville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Spring Valley, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Spring Valley is 67.6% higher than in Gainesville.
• The unemployment rate in Spring Valley is 100.00% higher than in Gainesville.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Spring Valley, since the city’s sales taxes in Spring Valley are 19.71% higher than in Gainesville.
• State income taxes are the same in Spring Valley and Gainesville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $7,990.74 in Spring Valley to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Gainesville.

How life is different in Gainesville vs. Spring Valley

• The population of Spring Valley is about 53% greater than Gainesville, 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 Spring Valley will be about the same as it currently is in Gainesville. 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 Spring Valley means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Gainesville. Spring Valley is considered more walkable than Gainesville, with a score of 44 out of 100 versus 37 out of 100 in Gainesville. 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 Spring Valley, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Gainesville. While Gainesville has a bike-friendliness score of 69 out of 100, Spring Valley earned a 43. 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 Spring Valley is higher than in Gainesville, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 40.8 in Spring Valley, it is 8.0 in Gainesville. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Spring Valley than in Gainesville, based on Spring Valley’s safety index of 59.2 versus 52.61 for Gainesville. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Spring Valley and Gainesville 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 Gainesville vs. Spring Valley move

• Weather: Best months to move in Spring Valley are April, October and March as these are the most pleasant months. Be wary of your plans during July and August as these are the least comfortable months.
• 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: Movers that provide relocation services within the Silver State are subject to rules and regulations set forth by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). The NTA’s aims include fostering economic growth and promoting efficient, safe, and reliable moving services around the state. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Nevada moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nevada 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 Spring Valley. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection, the cost-free choice provided by movers, albeit with minimal coverage. Movers take responsibility for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover misplaced or damaged a valuable item like a 30-pound sculpture, you would only receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, explore alternative options with your selected moving company or consider consulting a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Spring Valley

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