($1,245) Movers From Memphis, TN to Mobile, AL

What to know before moving from Memphis to Mobile

• Rent prices are the same in Mobile and Memphis.
• Home prices in Mobile are 29.5% higher than in Memphis.
• Income in Mobile is 28.8% higher than in Memphis.
• The cost of living for a single person is the same in Mobile and Memphis.
• The cost of living for a family in Mobile is 6.8% lower than in Memphis.
• The unemployment rate in Mobile is 22.50% lower than in Memphis.
• Sales taxes in Mobile are 2.56% higher than in Memphis.
• State income taxes in Mobile are 5.00% higher than in Memphis.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,972.31 in Mobile to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Memphis.

How life is different in Memphis vs. Mobile

• Mobile's population is about 70% less than Memphis.
• Mobile's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Memphis's lower score of 4.
• Mobile is less walkable than Memphis with a score of 32 out of 100 vs Memphis's 35 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 Memphis, which has a score of 41 out of 100.
• Mobile's crime rate is lower than Memphis with a score of 64.95 compared to Memphis's 77.49. This means that Mobile neighborhoods are safer than 64.95% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Memphis neighborhoods are safer than 77.49%.
• Mobile is considered to be safer than Memphis with a safety index of 35.05 vs Memphis's 22.51.
• Air quality in Mobile is good, and in Memphis it's good.

Other things to consider for your Memphis 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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