($1,488) Movers From Omaha, NE to Mobile, AL

What to know before moving from Omaha to Mobile

• Rent prices are the same in Mobile and Omaha.
• Home prices in Mobile are 32.4% lower than in Omaha.
• Income in Mobile is 5.2% lower than in Omaha.
• The cost of living for a single person in Mobile is 41.7% lower than in Omaha.
• The cost of living for a family in Mobile is 2.1% higher than in Omaha.
• The unemployment rate in Mobile is 82.35% higher than in Omaha.
• Sales taxes in Mobile are 42.86% higher than in Omaha.
• State income taxes in Mobile are 24.70% lower than in Omaha.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,747.53 in Mobile to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Omaha.

How life is different in Omaha vs. Mobile

• Mobile's population is about 61% less than Omaha.
• Mobile's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Omaha's lower score of 5.
• Mobile is less walkable than Omaha with a score of 32 out of 100 vs Omaha's 48 out of 100.
• Mobile has a bike-friendliness score 34 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Omaha, which has a score of 42 out of 100.
• Mobile's crime rate is higher than Omaha with a score of 64.95 compared to Omaha's 45.72. This means that Mobile neighborhoods are safer than 64.95% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Omaha neighborhoods are safer than 45.72%.
• Mobile is considered to be less safe than Omaha with a score of 35.05 vs Omaha's 54.28.
• Air quality in Mobile is good, and in Omaha it's good.

Other things to consider for your Omaha vs. Mobile move

• Weather: October, April and November are the most pleasant months in Mobile, so consider this in your plans in moving to Mobile City. Mobile City experiences extreme heat on summer and rainy days on winter.
• 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: 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. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Alabama moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Alabama 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 Mobile. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. 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: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Mobile

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Port City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Mobile.

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