- the cost of flights/fuel/hotels/meals when scouting out your new city of choice
- the cost of moving including furniture and vehicles
- lease termination fees
- penalties for paying off your mortgage early
- real estate commission
- a downpayment and closing costs for your new home
- living expenses if you don’t already have a new job set up
- security deposits for utilities
- potential HOA/POA fees depending on the home you choose
- cost of healthcare
- upgrades to your new home
- furnishings for your new residence
- Alaska
- Florida
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Washington
- Wyoming
Current City | Relocation City | Cost of Living | Increase/Decrease |
Miami, FL (estimated population of 471,525 in 2020 | Long Beach, CA, (population 454,681) | $64,460 | +29% |
San Antonio, TX (population 1,567,118 | Philadelphia, PA (population 1,578,487) | $61,117 | +22% |
Spokane, WA (population 222,050) | Baton Rouge, LA (population 219,052) | $49,403 | -1% |
Indianapolis, IN (population 877,903) | San Francisco, CA (population 866,606) | $109,344 | +119% |
- accessibility to amenities you consider important such as shopping and recreation
- commuting time to work
- proximity to public transportation
- schools