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What to know before moving from Lansing to Salt Lake City

Moving from Lansing to Salt Lake City comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Salt Lake City is generally more expensive than Lansing, 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 Salt Lake City are 32% higher than in Lansing, 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 Lansing.
  Home prices in Salt Lake City are 269.9% higher than in Lansing.
• Income in Salt Lake City is 1.2% lower than in Lansing, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Salt Lake City include Intermountain Healthcare, Alsco, and EnerBank USA.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Salt Lake City, since the cost of living for a single person in Salt Lake City is 36.2% higher than in Lansing. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Salt Lake City, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Salt Lake City is 15.0% higher than in Lansing.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 59.46% lower than in Lansing.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Salt Lake City, since the city’s sales taxes in Salt Lake City are 29.17% higher than in Lansing.
• State income taxes in Salt Lake City are 16.47% higher than in Lansing.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,085.27 in Salt Lake City to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Lansing.

How life is different in Lansing vs. Salt Lake City

• The population of Salt Lake City is about 78% greater than Lansing, 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.
• Salt Lake City offers better access to buses and trains than Lansing, based on public transportation ratings. Salt Lake City has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 5 in Lansing. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Salt Lake City means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Lansing. Salt Lake City is considered more walkable than Lansing, with a score of 59 out of 100 versus 46 out of 100 in Lansing. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Salt Lake City is considered more bike-friendly than Lansing in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 out of 100, while Lansing is rated as 55 out of 100.
• Salt Lake City has a lower crime rate than Lansing based on scores of 34.64 and Lansing's 48.66, 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 Salt Lake City than in Lansing, based on Salt Lake City’s safety index of 65.36 versus 51.34 for Lansing. 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 Salt Lake City and Lansing 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 Lansing vs. Salt Lake City move

• Weather: June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Salt Lake City, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Utah moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Salt Lake City. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Salt Lake City

Ready to relocate to "Crossroads of the West"? Here are some of the top neighborhoods to consider in Salt Lake City.

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