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What to know before moving from Chattanooga to Salt Lake City

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

Check out how Chattanooga compares to Salt Lake City so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Salt Lake City are 1% higher than in Chattanooga, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Chattanooga.
  Home prices in Salt Lake City are 81.6% higher than in Chattanooga.
• Income in Salt Lake City is 6.3% higher than in Chattanooga, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Salt Lake City include Intermountain Healthcare, Alsco, and EnerBank USA.
• The cost of living for a single person in Salt Lake City is 34.2% lower than in Chattanooga. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Salt Lake City, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Salt Lake City is 11.0% higher than in Chattanooga.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 46.43% lower than in Chattanooga.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Salt Lake City, since the city’s sales taxes in Salt Lake City are 16.22% lower than in Chattanooga.
• State income taxes in Salt Lake City are 4.95% higher than in Chattanooga.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,974.55 in Salt Lake City to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Chattanooga.

How life is different in Chattanooga vs. Salt Lake City

• The population of Salt Lake City is about 11% greater than Chattanooga, 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.
• Salt Lake City offers better access to buses and trains than Chattanooga, based on public transportation ratings. Salt Lake City has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 3 in Chattanooga. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Salt Lake City means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Chattanooga. Salt Lake City is considered more walkable than Chattanooga, with a score of 59 out of 100 versus 29 out of 100 in Chattanooga. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Salt Lake City is considered more bike-friendly than Chattanooga in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 out of 100, while Chattanooga is rated as 35 out of 100.
• Salt Lake City has a lower crime rate than Chattanooga based on scores of 34.64 and Chattanooga's 53.89, 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 Salt Lake City than in Chattanooga, based on Salt Lake City’s safety index of 65.36 versus 46.11 for Chattanooga. 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 Salt Lake City and Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga vs. Salt Lake City move

• Weather: June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Salt Lake City, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• 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: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Utah, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Utah 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 Salt Lake City 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. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Salt Lake City

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