($1,121) Movers From Spring Valley, NV to Tempe, AZ

What to know before moving from Spring Valley to Tempe

Moving from Spring Valley to Tempe comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Tempe is generally more expensive than Spring Valley, 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 Tempe are 3% lower than in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley.
  Home prices in Tempe are 17.8% higher than in Spring Valley.
• Income in Tempe is 28.3% higher than in Spring Valley, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Tempe include Amkor Technology, Inc., Benchmark Electronics, and America West Holdings.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Tempe, since the cost of living for a single person in Tempe is 18.1% higher than in Spring Valley. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Tempe, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Tempe is 16.4% higher than in Spring Valley.
• The unemployment rate in Tempe is 38.64% lower than in Spring Valley.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Tempe, since the city’s sales taxes in Tempe are 3.34% lower than in Spring Valley.
• State income taxes in Tempe are 2.50% higher than in Spring Valley.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,543.26 in Tempe to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Spring Valley.

How life is different in Spring Valley vs. Tempe

• Tempe might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 16% less than Spring Valley.
• Tempe offers better access to buses and trains than Spring Valley, based on public transportation ratings. Tempe has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 6 in Spring Valley. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Tempe means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Spring Valley. Tempe is considered more walkable than Spring Valley, with a score of 54 out of 100 versus 44 out of 100 in Spring Valley. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Tempe is considered more bike-friendly than Spring Valley in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Tempe has a bike-friendliness score of 75 out of 100, while Spring Valley is rated as 43 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Tempe as Spring Valley. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• Tempe is generally as safe as Spring Valley, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in Tempe and Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley vs. Tempe move

• Weather: Tempe has very hot summers and little rainfall.
• 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: Though Arizona is largely an “unregulated” state, local moving companies are subject to some Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Department of Weights and Measures regulations intended to ensure that they operate safely and ethically. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Arizona moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Arizona, 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 toTempe Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-effectiveness—offered by movers at no extra charge, although it provides minimal coverage. With a liability limit of 60 cents per pound per article, consider this option carefully. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement would only be $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternative options or consider 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 Tempe

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

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