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What to know before moving from Des Moines to Aurora

Moving from Des Moines to Aurora comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Aurora is generally more expensive than Des Moines, 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 Aurora are 61% higher than in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines.
  Home prices in Aurora are 147.9% higher than in Des Moines.
• Income in Aurora is 23.2% higher than in Des Moines, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Aurora include Children's Hospital Colorado, Cherry Creek School District, and Aurora Public Schools.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Aurora, since the cost of living for a single person in Aurora is 166.2% higher than in Des Moines. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Aurora, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Aurora is 67.1% higher than in Des Moines.
• The unemployment rate in Aurora is 28.81% higher than in Des Moines.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Aurora, since the city’s sales taxes in Aurora are 14.29% higher than in Des Moines.
• State income taxes in Aurora are 24.77% higher than in Des Moines.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $7,984.66 in Aurora to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Des Moines.

How life is different in Des Moines vs. Aurora

• Aurora's population is about 45% less than Des Moines.
• Aurora's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Des Moines's lower score of 5.
• Aurora and Des Moines are similarily walkable.
• With a score of 53 out of 100, Aurora is more bike-friendly than Des Moines, which has a score of 39 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Aurora's crime rate is higher than Des Moines with a score of 59.05 compared to Des Moines's 5.0. This means that Aurora neighborhoods are safer than 59.05% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Des Moines neighborhoods are safer than 5.0%.
• Aurora is considered to be less safe than Des Moines with a score of 40.95 vs Des Moines's 57.8.
• Air quality in Aurora is moderate, and in Des Moines it's good.

Other things to consider for your Des Moines vs. Aurora move

• Weather: Summers range from mild to hot, with generally low humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and Aurora also averages about one dozen tornado warnings throughout tornado season, running from April–July. Although a touchdown does occur every couple of years, tornadoes are typically weak and short-lived,
• 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: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Colorado moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Colorado 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 Aurora. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-free advantage, provided by movers with minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover lost or damaged a valuable item, you would only receive compensation based on this limited valuation. If you seek comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with the moving company you're hiring or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Aurora

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Gateway to the Rockies", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Aurora.

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