($1,346) Movers From Durham, NC to Huntsville, AL

What to know before moving from Durham to Huntsville

Moving from Durham to Huntsville comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Huntsville is generally more expensive than Durham, 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 Huntsville are 17% lower than in Durham, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Huntsville.
  Home prices in Huntsville are 31.9% lower than in Durham.
• Income in Huntsville is 84.6% lower than in Durham, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Huntsville include Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville Hospital, and Sequel Youth and Family Services.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Huntsville, since the cost of living for a single person in Huntsville is 11.8% higher than in Durham. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Huntsville is 30.4% lower than in Durham.
• The unemployment rate in Huntsville is 24.39% lower than in Durham.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Huntsville, since the city’s sales taxes in Huntsville are 20.00% higher than in Durham.
• State income taxes in Huntsville are 11.11% higher than in Durham.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,353.19 in Huntsville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Durham.

How life is different in Durham vs. Huntsville

• Huntsville's population is about 15% less than Durham.
• Huntsville's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Durham's higher score of 4.
• Huntsville is less walkable than Durham with a score of 24 out of 100 vs Durham's 30 out of 100.
• Both Huntsville and Durham have the same bike-friendliness score of 38 out of 100, meaning Huntsville is about as safe for cyclists as Durham. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Huntsville's crime rate is lower than Durham with a score of 42.55 compared to Durham's 54.72. This means that Huntsville neighborhoods are safer than 42.55% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Durham neighborhoods are safer than 54.72%.
• Huntsville is considered to be safer than Durham with a safety index of 57.45 vs Durham's 45.28.
• Air quality in Huntsville is good, and in Durham it's good.

Other things to consider for your Durham vs. Huntsville move

• Weather: Huntsville experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Huntsville is located in tornado alley.
• HOA rules: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• State licensing: To guarantee the safety and reliability of local moving services in Alabama, it is essential for moving companies to possess a registration number issued by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC). Trust your move to registered professionals for a secure and dependable experience. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Alabama moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Alabama, though it\’s smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly toHuntsville Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.Moving companies typically take responsibility for your belongings at a rate of 60 cents per pound (or even less) per item. This means that for a lightweight item weighing five pounds and valued at $500, the reimbursement would be only $3 in the event of loss or damage. To enhance your coverage, certain movers provide additional valuation options, such as declared value or lump sum value protection, which offer better protection compared to the basic released value protection. To better understand and explore these options, consider discussing them with your chosen moving company.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Huntsville

Now that you’ve chosen "Rocket City" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Huntsville to check out.

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