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What to know before moving from Columbus to Huntsville

Moving from Columbus to Huntsville comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Huntsville is generally more expensive than Columbus, 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 Huntsville are 28% higher than in Columbus, 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 Columbus.
  Home prices in Huntsville are 69.0% higher than in Columbus.
• Income in Huntsville is 20.6% higher than in Columbus, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Huntsville include Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville Hospital, and Sequel Youth and Family Services.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Huntsville, since the cost of living for a single person in Huntsville is 53.5% higher than in Columbus. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Huntsville, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Huntsville is 8.0% higher than in Columbus.
• The unemployment rate in Huntsville is 41.51% lower than in Columbus.
• Sales taxes are the same in Huntsville and Columbus.
• One perk of moving to Huntsville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 8.93% lower than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,605.10 in Huntsville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbus.

How life is different in Columbus vs. Huntsville

• Huntsville's population is about 17% greater than Columbus.
• Huntsville's public transportation has a similar score to Columbus.
• Huntsville and Columbus are similarily walkable.
• With a score of 40 out of 100, Huntsville is more bike-friendly than Columbus, which has a score of 31 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Huntsville's crime rate is lower than Columbus with a score of 42.55 compared to Columbus's 72.18. This means that Huntsville neighborhoods are safer than 42.55% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Columbus neighborhoods are safer than 72.18%.
• Huntsville is considered to be safer than Columbus with a safety index of 57.45 vs Columbus's 27.82.
• Air quality in Huntsville is good, and in Columbus it's good.

Other things to consider for your Columbus vs. Huntsville move

• Weather: Huntsville experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Huntsville is located in tornado alley.
• 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 Huntsville. 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 Huntsville

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

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