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What to know before moving from Fort Wayne to Oxnard

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

Check out how Fort Wayne compares to Oxnard so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Oxnard are 149% higher than in Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne.
  Home prices in Oxnard are 231.0% higher than in Fort Wayne.
• Income in Oxnard is 54.1% higher than in Fort Wayne, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Oxnard include Mission Produce, Haas Automation, and Oxnard School District.
• The cost of living for a single person in Oxnard is 10.5% lower than in Fort Wayne. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Oxnard, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Oxnard is 73.3% higher than in Fort Wayne.
• The unemployment rate in Oxnard is 49.02% higher than in Fort Wayne.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Oxnard, since the city’s sales taxes in Oxnard are 32.14% higher than in Fort Wayne.
• State income taxes in Oxnard are 322.22% higher than in Fort Wayne.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,686.15 in Oxnard to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Fort Wayne.

How life is different in Fort Wayne vs. Oxnard

• Oxnard might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 24% less than Fort Wayne.
• Oxnard offers better access to buses and trains than Fort Wayne, based on public transportation ratings. Oxnard has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 3 in Fort Wayne. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Oxnard means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Fort Wayne. Oxnard is considered more walkable than Fort Wayne, with a score of 57 out of 100 versus 32 out of 100 in Fort Wayne. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Oxnard is considered more bike-friendly than Fort Wayne in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Oxnard has a bike-friendliness score of 51 out of 100, while Fort Wayne is rated as 41 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Oxnard is higher than in Fort Wayne, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 45.83 in Oxnard, it is 40.9 in Fort Wayne. 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 Oxnard. With a crime index of 54.17, Oxnard ranks lower in overall safety than Fort Wayne, whose index is Fort Wayne's 59.1. 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 Oxnard and Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne vs. Oxnard move

• Weather: Oxnard has mild and relatively wet winters, and warm, dry summers.
• 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: When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a California moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: California 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 Oxnard. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection – a cost-free choice provided by movers with minimal coverage. The liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement is only $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, consult with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance options.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Oxnard

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