($1,448) Movers From Winston-Salem, NC to Oxnard, CA

What to know before moving from Winston-Salem to Oxnard

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

Check out how Winston-Salem compares to Oxnard so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Oxnard are 123% higher than in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem.
  Home prices in Oxnard are 203.0% higher than in Winston-Salem.
• Income in Oxnard is 33.2% higher than in Winston-Salem, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Oxnard include Mission Produce, Haas Automation, and Oxnard School District.
• The cost of living for a single person in Oxnard is 3.8% lower than in Winston-Salem. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Oxnard, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Oxnard is 3.7% higher than in Winston-Salem.
• The unemployment rate in Oxnard is 46.15% higher than in Winston-Salem.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Oxnard, since the city’s sales taxes in Oxnard are 32.14% higher than in Winston-Salem.
• State income taxes in Oxnard are 195.56% higher than in Winston-Salem.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,885.95 in Oxnard to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Winston-Salem.

How life is different in Winston-Salem vs. Oxnard

• Oxnard might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 19% less than Winston-Salem.
• Oxnard offers better access to buses and trains than Winston-Salem, based on public transportation ratings. Oxnard has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 3 in Winston-Salem. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Oxnard means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Winston-Salem. Oxnard is considered more walkable than Winston-Salem, with a score of 57 out of 100 versus 22 out of 100 in Winston-Salem. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Oxnard is considered more bike-friendly than Winston-Salem in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Oxnard has a bike-friendliness score of 51 out of 100, while Winston-Salem is rated as 29 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Oxnard is higher than in Winston-Salem, 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 32.67 in Winston-Salem. 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 Winston-Salem, whose index is Winston-Salem's 67.33. 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem vs. Oxnard move

• Weather: Oxnard has mild and relatively wet winters, and warm, dry summers.
• 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: 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a California moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in California, 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 toOxnard Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Oxnard

Now that you’ve chosen "Lima Bean Capital of the World[" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Oxnard to check out.

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