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What to know before moving from Missoula to Oxnard

Moving from Missoula to Oxnard comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Oxnard is generally more expensive than Missoula, 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 Oxnard are 119% higher than in Missoula, 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 Missoula.
  Home prices in Oxnard are 38.5% higher than in Missoula.
• Income in Oxnard is 40.6% higher than in Missoula, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Oxnard include Mission Produce, Haas Automation, and Oxnard School District.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Oxnard, since the cost of living for a single person in Oxnard is 15.8% higher than in Missoula. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Oxnard is 6.4% lower than in Missoula.
• The unemployment rate in Oxnard is 72.73% higher than in Missoula.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Oxnard, since the city’s sales taxes in Oxnard are 9.25% higher than in Missoula.
• State income taxes in Oxnard are 97.04% higher than in Missoula.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,472.90 in Oxnard to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Missoula.

How life is different in Missoula vs. Oxnard

• The population of Oxnard is about 160% greater than Missoula, 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 Oxnard will be about the same as it currently is in Missoula. 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.
• Living in Oxnard means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Missoula. Oxnard is considered more walkable than Missoula, with a score of 57 out of 100 versus 45 out of 100 in Missoula. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Oxnard, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Missoula. While Missoula has a bike-friendliness score of 60 out of 100, Oxnard earned a 51. 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 Oxnard is higher than in Missoula, 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 33.27 in Missoula. 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 Missoula, whose index is Missoula's 66.73. 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 Missoula 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 Missoula vs. Oxnard move

• Weather: Oxnard has mild and relatively wet winters, and warm, dry summers.
• 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: 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.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a California moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: California 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 Oxnard. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.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: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Oxnard

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