Based on research, experiences, and actual costs:
- Moving cost was about $2.00 per square feet of space, including sparsely packed basement and garage, after shopping around.
- Expect to be able to get the best deal in the town you’re leaving for movers and to pay almost as much at your destination.
- Closing costs in Pensacola, Florida are 25-50% more than in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Rent is 25% more for a comparably priced home than FHA mortgage with PMI.
- Meeting the owners of a rental house personally may be your best opportunity to get past artificially low limits on your rental, such as “dogs under 30 lbs only.”
- With 2 dogs, expect to have to pay about 3 months rent in deposits, fees, and first month’s rent within 2 weeks of moving in.
- Non-profit organizations such as arts and church diversify and their resources expand exponentially with the size of the metro area.