($1,260) Movers From Virginia Beach, VA to Huntsville, AL

What to know before moving from Virginia Beach to Huntsville

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

Check out how Virginia Beach compares to Huntsville so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Huntsville are 28% lower than in Virginia 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 Huntsville.
  Home prices in Huntsville are 33.7% lower than in Virginia Beach.
• Income in Huntsville is 25.5% lower than in Virginia Beach, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Huntsville include Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville Hospital, and Sequel Youth and Family Services.
• The cost of living for a single person in Huntsville is 30.9% lower than in Virginia Beach. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Huntsville is 29.9% lower than in Virginia Beach.
• The unemployment rate in Huntsville is 35.42% lower than in Virginia Beach.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Huntsville, since the city’s sales taxes in Huntsville are 50.00% higher than in Virginia Beach.
• One perk of moving to Huntsville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 13.04% lower than in Virginia Beach.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,073.46 in Huntsville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Virginia Beach.

How life is different in Virginia Beach vs. Huntsville

• Huntsville's population is about 47% less than Virginia Beach.
• Huntsville's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Virginia Beach's higher score of 3.
• Huntsville is less walkable than Virginia Beach with a score of 24 out of 100 vs Virginia Beach's 33 out of 100.
• Both Huntsville and Virginia Beach have the same bike-friendliness score of 42 out of 100, meaning Huntsville is about as safe for cyclists as Virginia Beach. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Huntsville and Virginia Beach have a similar crime rate.
• Huntsville and Virginia Beach are considered to be equally safe.
• Air quality in Huntsville is good, and in Virginia Beach it's good.

Other things to consider for your Virginia Beach vs. Huntsville move

• Weather: Huntsville experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Huntsville is located in tornado alley.
• 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: 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. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Alabama, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Alabama 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 Huntsville 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. 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 gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Huntsville

With your sights set on "Rocket City", these are some of the most popular neighborhoods to consider in Huntsville.

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