($1,424) Movers From Jersey City, NJ to Wichita, KS

What to know before moving from Jersey City to Wichita

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

Check out how Jersey City compares to Wichita so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Wichita are 69% lower than in Jersey City, 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 Wichita.
  Home prices in Wichita are 67.6% lower than in Jersey City.
• Income in Wichita is 19.3% lower than in Jersey City, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Wichita include Koch Industries, Spirit AeroSystems, and Via Christi Health.
• The cost of living for a single person in Wichita is 52.1% lower than in Jersey City. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Wichita is 41.0% lower than in Jersey City.
• The unemployment rate in Wichita is 28.92% lower than in Jersey City.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Wichita, since the city’s sales taxes in Wichita are 13.12% higher than in Jersey City.
• One perk of moving to Wichita is paying less in state income taxes, which are 46.73% lower than in Jersey City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,437.57 in Wichita to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Jersey City.

How life is different in Jersey City vs. Wichita

• The population of Wichita is about 36% greater than Jersey City, 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.
• Getting around Wichita without a car might be more difficult than in Jersey City. Wichita has a public transportation score of 3 out of 10, whereas Jersey City is ranked 9. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Wichita neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Jersey City. Based on its score of 35 out of 100, Wichita isn’t as walkable as Jersey City, which has a score of 87 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Wichita, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Jersey City. While Jersey City has a bike-friendliness score of 64 out of 100, Wichita earned a 44. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Wichita is higher than in Jersey City, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 49.19 in Wichita, it is 43.21 in Jersey City. 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 Wichita. With a crime index of 50.81, Wichita ranks lower in overall safety than Jersey City, whose index is Jersey City's 56.79. 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 Wichita and Jersey City is generally the same (Moderate). 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 Jersey City vs. Wichita move

• Weather: Wichita experiences hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. Wichita often experiences severe weather with thunderstorms occurring frequently during the spring and summer. These occasionally bring large hail and frequent lightning. Be sure to check your weather app to avoid hail and lightning.
• 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 Kansas, the Transportation Division of the Kansas Corporation Commission monitors, licenses, and regulates intrastate motor carriers like movers. The state’s Corporation Commission issues moving companies operating authority in the form of KCC Numbers, which customers can verify online here before hiring a mover. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Kansas moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Kansas, 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 toWichita Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.Released Value Protection is the most economical option because it doesn’t cost anything. It is offered by movers at no additional charge, but the protection is minimal. Under this option, the mover is responsible for no more than 60 cents per pound per article. For example, if your mover lost or damaged a 50 inch TV weighing 25 pounds, you would only receive $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). If you need for the full value of your items to be covered, please consult with the moving company you're hiring for other options or a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Wichita

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

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