($1,776) Movers From Boise, ID to Tulsa, OK

What to know before moving from Boise to Tulsa

Moving from Boise to Tulsa means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Boise than in Tulsa, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Boise compares to Tulsa so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Tulsa are 20% lower than in Boise, 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 Tulsa.
  Home prices in Tulsa are 58.5% lower than in Boise.
• Income in Tulsa is 31.4% lower than in Boise, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Tulsa include Imperial, Hilti, and QuikTrip.
• The cost of living for a single person in Tulsa is 34.1% lower than in Boise. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Tulsa is 58.1% lower than in Boise.
• The unemployment rate in Tulsa is 30.56% higher than in Boise.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Tulsa, since the city’s sales taxes in Tulsa are 42.00% higher than in Boise.
• One perk of moving to Tulsa is paying less in state income taxes, which are 18.10% lower than in Boise.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,975.61 in Tulsa to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Boise.

How life is different in Boise vs. Tulsa

• The population of Tulsa is about 75% greater than Boise, 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 Tulsa will be about the same as it currently is in Boise. 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.
• Tulsa neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Boise. Based on its score of 39 out of 100, Tulsa isn’t as walkable as Boise, which has a score of 88 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Tulsa, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Boise. While Boise has a bike-friendliness score of 99 out of 100, Tulsa earned a 47. 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 Tulsa is higher than in Boise, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 51.94 in Tulsa, it is 34.99 in Boise. 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 Tulsa. With a crime index of 48.06, Tulsa ranks lower in overall safety than Boise, whose index is Boise's 65.01. 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 Tulsa and Boise 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 Boise vs. Tulsa move

• Weather: Primarily in the spring and early summer months, the city is subjected to severe thunderstorms containing large hail, damaging winds, and, occasionally, tornadoes. Be sure to check your weather app to avoid inclement weather during your move.
• 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: In Oklahoma, in-state household goods movers are certified and licensed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Oklahoma moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Oklahoma 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 Tulsa. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opting for Released Value Protection is the most cost-effective choice since it comes at no extra expense. Movers provide this option without additional charges, but the coverage it offers is minimal. With Released Value Protection, the mover's liability is limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For example, if your mover were to lose or damage a set of fine china weighing 15 pounds, you would only be compensated $9 (60 cents x 15 pounds). If you require coverage for the full value of your items, it is advisable to discuss alternative options with the moving company 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 Tulsa

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Oil Capital of the World", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Tulsa.

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