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Old Aug 04, 2015, 03:04 PM
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Shangrala Shangrala is offline
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You can always do some online research to compare living costs (rent) in a specific area. As a general rule, the closer to the city = more costly.
Are you seeking an apartment, or single house? Do you have pets, if so then it'd be a criteria to look for pet-friendly rentals, which are usually harder to find, depending on where you're looking. Every state is different & has their own set of rules & costs.

Another thing to consider is that apartments provide all appliances, while some houses don't. Yard upkeep is usually the tenant's responsibility when renting a house, so if you're not into outdoor upkeep, then apartments might be for you.

I'm in California & as an example, the expense for me to move would be:

First & last month's rent
Cleaning deposit (close to the amount of one month's rent)
Pet deposit (about half of one month's rent)
Utility hookup (some require a deposit for first time customers)
Cable installment
Cost in gas for moving everything
Stocking the fridge & cupboards

Where I live & due to my choices, it'd cost me about $7K to move (give or take a few hundred). But, I'm picky & my standards are high. I prefer suburban residential single homes in a good location. For that, it'd cost more.

Hope that helps some

Shangrala
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