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What to know before moving from Myrtle Beach to Tulsa

Moving from Myrtle Beach to Tulsa comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Tulsa is generally more expensive than Myrtle Beach, 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 35% lower than in Myrtle Beach, 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 33.3% lower than in Myrtle Beach.
• Income in Tulsa is 2.9% lower than in Myrtle Beach, 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 13.1% higher than in Myrtle Beach. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Tulsa is 40.5% lower than in Myrtle Beach.
• The unemployment rate in Tulsa is 38.16% lower than in Myrtle Beach.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Tulsa, since the city’s sales taxes in Tulsa are 5.33% lower than in Myrtle Beach.
• One perk of moving to Tulsa is paying less in state income taxes, which are 32.14% lower than in Myrtle Beach.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,391.96 in Tulsa to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Myrtle Beach.

How life is different in Myrtle Beach vs. Tulsa

• The population of Tulsa is about 1,058% greater than Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, based on public transportation ratings. Tulsa has a transit score of 4 out of 10 compared to 2 in Myrtle Beach. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Tulsa neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Myrtle Beach. Based on its score of 39 out of 100, Tulsa isn’t as walkable as Myrtle Beach, which has a score of 43 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 Tulsa, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Myrtle Beach. While Myrtle Beach has a bike-friendliness score of 54 out of 100, Tulsa earned a 47. 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.
• Tulsa has a lower crime rate than Myrtle Beach based on scores of 51.94 and Myrtle Beach's 58.06, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Tulsa than in Myrtle Beach, based on Tulsa’s safety index of 48.06 versus 41.94 for Myrtle Beach. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Tulsa and Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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: It’s a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it’s a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• State licensing: In Oklahoma, in-state household goods movers are certified and licensed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Oklahoma, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Oklahoma doesn’t mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to Tulsa without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. 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: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

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