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What to know before moving from Greensboro to Tulsa

Moving from Greensboro to Tulsa comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Tulsa is generally more expensive than Greensboro, 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 Tulsa are 14% lower than in Greensboro, 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 Tulsa.
  Home prices in Tulsa are 21.1% lower than in Greensboro.
• Income in Tulsa is 16.3% lower than in Greensboro, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Tulsa include Imperial, Hilti, and QuikTrip.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Tulsa, since the cost of living for a single person in Tulsa is 12.9% higher than in Greensboro. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Tulsa is 48.5% lower than in Greensboro.
• The unemployment rate in Tulsa is 16.07% lower than in Greensboro.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Tulsa, since the city’s sales taxes in Tulsa are 26.22% higher than in Greensboro.
• State income taxes in Tulsa are 5.56% higher than in Greensboro.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,386.29 in Tulsa to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Greensboro.

How life is different in Greensboro vs. Tulsa

• The population of Tulsa is about 38% greater than Greensboro, 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.
• Tulsa offers better access to buses and trains than Greensboro, based on public transportation ratings. Tulsa has a transit score of 4 out of 10 compared to 3 in Greensboro. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Tulsa means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Greensboro. Tulsa is considered more walkable than Greensboro, with a score of 39 out of 100 versus 29 out of 100 in Greensboro. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Tulsa is considered more bike-friendly than Greensboro in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Tulsa has a bike-friendliness score of 47 out of 100, while Greensboro is rated as 32 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Tulsa is higher than in Greensboro, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 51.94 in Tulsa, it is 45.91 in Greensboro. 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 Tulsa. With a crime index of 48.06, Tulsa ranks lower in overall safety than Greensboro, whose index is Greensboro's 54.09. 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 Tulsa and Greensboro 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 Greensboro vs. Tulsa move

• Weather: Primarily in the spring and early summer months, the city is subjected to severe thunderstorms containing large hail, damaging winds, and, occasionally, tornadoes. Be sure to check your weather app to avoid inclement weather during your move.
• 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: In Oklahoma, in-state household goods movers are certified and licensed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Oklahoma moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Oklahoma, 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 toTulsa Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.Opting for Released Value Protection is the most cost-effective choice since it comes at no extra expense. Movers provide this option without additional charges, but the coverage it offers is minimal. With Released Value Protection, the mover's liability is limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For example, if your mover were to lose or damage a set of fine china weighing 15 pounds, you would only be compensated $9 (60 cents x 15 pounds). If you require coverage for the full value of your items, it is advisable to discuss alternative options with the moving company or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Tulsa

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

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