($1,544) Movers From Indianapolis, IN to Spokane, WA

What to know before moving from Indianapolis to Spokane

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

Check out how Indianapolis compares to Spokane so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Spokane are 4% higher than in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis.
  Home prices in Spokane are 70.4% higher than in Indianapolis.
• Income in Spokane is 2.9% higher than in Indianapolis, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Spokane include Key Tronic, URM Stores, and Empire Health Centers Group.
• The cost of living for a single person in Spokane is 8.8% lower than in Indianapolis. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Spokane is 6.0% lower than in Indianapolis.
• The unemployment rate in Spokane is 17.86% higher than in Indianapolis.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Spokane, since the city’s sales taxes in Spokane are 28.57% higher than in Indianapolis.
• One perk of moving to Spokane is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Indianapolis.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,734.66 in Spokane to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Indianapolis.

How life is different in Indianapolis vs. Spokane

• Spokane might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 33% less than Indianapolis.
• Spokane offers better access to buses and trains than Indianapolis, based on public transportation ratings. Spokane has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 5 in Indianapolis. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Spokane means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Indianapolis. Spokane is considered more walkable than Indianapolis, with a score of 49 out of 100 versus 31 out of 100 in Indianapolis. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Spokane is considered more bike-friendly than Indianapolis in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Spokane has a bike-friendliness score of 52 out of 100, while Indianapolis is rated as 43 out of 100.
• Spokane has a lower crime rate than Indianapolis based on scores of 3.0 and Indianapolis's 60.71, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Spokane than in Indianapolis, based on Spokane’s safety index of 44.94 versus 39.29 for Indianapolis. 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 Spokane and Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis vs. Spokane move

• Weather: it is advisable to plan your trips to Spokane, WA between the months of August, July and September as these months have more favorable weather.
• 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 operating within Washington DC city limits are subject to regulation by the Utilities and Transportation Commission, which issues operating permits to household goods moving companies. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Washington moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Washington 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 Spokane. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.When planning a move in Washington state, explore movers' insurance options for added peace of mind. Many moving companies offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, covering items at 60 cents per pound. Enhance your protection by discussing Full Value Protection with the moving company or exploring personalized plans with third-party insurance providers. Understand coverage limits, potential extra costs, and read reviews to make an informed decision on your Washington state moving insurance.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Spokane

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Hooptown USA", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Spokane.

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