($1,513) Movers From Billings, MT to Fort Collins, CO

What to know before moving from Billings to Fort Collins

• Rent prices in Fort Collins are 35% higher than in Billings.
• Home prices in Fort Collins are 42.3% higher than in Billings.
• Income in Fort Collins is 1.9% higher than in Billings.
• The cost of living for a single person in Fort Collins is 20.7% higher than in Billings.
• The cost of living for a family in Fort Collins is 5.7% higher than in Billings.
• The unemployment rate in Fort Collins is 36.59% higher than in Billings.
• Sales taxes in Fort Collins are 7.55% higher than in Billings.
• State income taxes in Fort Collins are 18.67% lower than in Billings.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,620.98 in Fort Collins to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Billings.

How life is different in Billings vs. Fort Collins

• Fort Collins's population is about 8% less than Billings.
• Fort Collins's public transportation has a score of 4 out of 10 versus Billings's higher score of 3.
• Fort Collins is more walkable than Billings with a score of 37 out of 100 vs Billings's 35 out of 100.
• With a score of 78 out of 100, Fort Collins is more bike-friendly than Billings, which has a score of 47 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Fort Collins's crime rate is lower than Billings with a score of 17.0 compared to Billings's 48.63. This means that Fort Collins neighborhoods are safer than 17.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Billings neighborhoods are safer than 48.63%.
• Fort Collins is considered to be safer than Billings with a safety index of 72.86 vs Billings's 50.37.
• Air quality in Fort Collins is good, and in Billings it's good.

Other things to consider for your Billings vs. Fort Collins move

• Weather: August, June and September are the best months to move in Fort Collins, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Summers in Fort Collins can be mild to hot. Winters can be relatively tolerable as well.
• 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: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Colorado moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Colorado 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 Fort Collins. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-free advantage, provided by movers with minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover lost or damaged a valuable item, you would only receive compensation based on this limited valuation. If you seek comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with the moving company you're hiring 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 Fort Collins

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Fort Collins", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Fort Collins.

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