How much money should I save before moving to a different state?
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You will need at least first, last months rent and maybe enough for a security deposit. That could be anywhere from 1400 to 2100 dollars. Turning on your utilities usually has a charge as well so save about a 100 for that. I would also suggest saving the 400 that you will need to your already existing bills plus another 200 for food and miscellaneous items. I am assuming that your boyfriend will split the apartment costs with you evenly so you need $1,100 each for the apartment and an additional $600 on your part for your food and outstanding bills. I would aim for about $2000 in case it takes longer to find a job or at least so you can guarantee paying your second month of rent if you had just gotten a job when rent was due. Good Luck!
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Despite what some people here said, moving to California would be a stupid thing to do. Home prices are the highest in the nation at an average of $391,000. Gas prices are the second highest at $3.29 per gallon. So, if you can't afford to live in Michigan, you certainly couldn't afford to live in California.\n\nWhat do I think you should do?\n\nDO SOME RESEARCH!\n\nMICHIGAN ISN'T THE POOREST STATE...\n\nMichigan ranks 18th highest out of 50 states in average houshold income (and it is higher than the national average). And, because the cost of living is quite low, it is even better than it seems at 18th. For example, New Jersey is the highest, but the cost of living is very high there. The median home price in New Jersey is $291,000, more than twice as high as Michigan's $145,000. \n \nMICHIGAN DOESN'T HAVE THE HIGHEST TAXES\n\nRegarding taxes, Michigan's current taxes are $2405 per person per year. That is just $213 more than the national average. 14 states have higher taxes per person per year. The highest is Vermont at $3600, the second highest Hawaii at $3478.\n\nMICHIGAN DOESN'T HAVE THE HIGHEST GAS PRICES\n\nRegarding gas prices, Michigan's current gas price is $2.85 per gallon. 23 states are more expensive. Eight states have gas prices over $3.00 per gallon, with the highest being Hawaii at $3.38, the second highest California at $3.29.\n \nMICHIGAN DOESN'T HAVE THE HIGHEST CIGARETTE PRICES\n\nRegarding cigarette prices, Michigan's current cigarette price is $5.50 per pack. Just 6 states are more expensive, so you have a point there. The highest is Massachusetts at $6.46 per pack, the second highest New Jersey at $6.06 per pack. But, you shouldn't smoke anyway. \n\nPlus, Michigan is inexpensive in many other ways. Home owners insurance is low compared to the norm. Do you realize how much people pay in the hurricane prone areas, for example? Water bills are low compared to the norm due to the plenty fresh water. Do you realize the that there are water shortages in the west (Neveda, Arizona, California, for example)? I could go on, but it is getting late...
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usually most states you need to live there at least a year and in that time you change your license to there state, get a job, register to vote.  If you are doing it for college you need to prove to the college that you have ties to the city and that you are not planning on moving back home after you graduate.  A lease will also help.  The minimum is usually a year and if it is for college they don't just take your word for it they want proof.
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** Job first **  \n\n\n\n\n\nunless you have money to rely on in the mean time.  \n\nWe used to live on the east coast and then I was about 21 (When I was young and foolish) I decided I wanted to live in CA -  I moved out there without any job lined up.  We had an appt already because I talked with the manager of the complex and gave them references from my then current landlord.  I gave them first last and security upfront.  Then when I got there - I pounded the pavement for the job.  \n\nSo it *could* work if you went first and then got the job later.  \n\nBut like I said - you have to have enough money to pay your bills and put down on the appt for a few months!!  not just a few pennies in the bank.  \n\nPLUS - make sure you are going there because you want to.  Not just to follow a boyfriend there.  Cause think about it... what if it doesn't work out.. is this a place you still want to make your home - if it is I would go for it... but if you think you will be high tale'n it back to Chicago if you break up... this may not be the best idea.
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My answer:  It depends.\n\nAre you moving for a job?  Boyfriend?  the beach?\nDo you have a savings account or are you financing the move with a credit card?\n\nThings to ask yourself before you move:\nHow long do you intend to stay there?\nAre you financially able to support yourself once you get there, for the time period above?\nDo you have friends and/or family there?  If not, why are you moving again?\n\nBad reasons to move:\nBoredom.\nMad at someone. (ex-boyfriend, family member, etc.)\n\nThis isn't a traditional "answer", but it does give you some basic factors to consider before you relocate.\n\nBest of luck to you.
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Monster.com used to have an expense calculator for if you're relocating - I haven't used the site in a while, though.\n\nAs a lifelong NJ resident, I will tell you that it's ridiculously expensive to live here.  A six-figure salary is pretty much a necessity if you want to live "comfortably"\n\n_ADDENDUM 3/26/06_\nI just found a free Cost of Living Calculator that includes Northern NJ/NY and Southern NJ/Philly:\nhttp://www.newsengin.com/neFreeTools.nsf/CPIcalc?OpenView&Start=1&Count=30&Expand=1#1\n\nThere are others, but I don't know if they're free or how good they are.  I just typed "cost of living" calculator into the search engine and got a long list:\nhttp://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=%22cost+of+living%22+calculator&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8\n\nAnd NJ is NOT the "armpit of America" --  if it were, why would so many people want to live here that it costs so much?  In NJ you are two hours or less driving distance from two major cities, the beach, and the mountains.  There are still many beautiful outdoor areas (although the number is dwindling because everyone who moves here insists on having a new McMansion so they keep sprawling them over the beautiful countryside and woods I used to play in).  I guess maybe it's becoming the armpit of America -- so no one else needs to move here, OK?
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i would suggest using www.homefair.com.   they provide info on cost of living comparisions and school comparisions.  For example if you make 30k where you live it may tell you you need 35 in your new city to be at the same level
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You should go to ePodunk.com    It's a cool website that gives you all the statistics for every state.  Really useful if you are moving.
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2 out of the last 5 years. However, there are some exceptions to that rule. One exception is you moved more than 50 miles away because you changed jobs. In that case,  you only have to live in the house for 18 months.
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The answer depends on the company policy and how badly the company wants you at the new location. You just have to ask and see what the situation is. \n\nI have volunteered to relocate. My company policy automatically kicked in and most of my expenses were covered.  Some smaller companies may not have the resources to do the same.
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yes. suggest inet listings to start.\nhowever ! should you take a job out of state and get laid off fired etc before the time limits of that state you will not collect from home state or job state. So save every dollar as emergency fund. Do your homework before you move - you will need lots of start up money not creditcards. Moving is expensive.\nBest deal is job or three in your area first.
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It all depends on where you plan to live and work. \n\nKansas City: $32,955\nTopeka: $31,357\nWichita: $31,949
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it depends on your income group..  gooogle it ....check irs   and check selling your home.....it also depends on the time period you owned the home.....\n\nthen i would move to alaska to an area where there is no property tax( areas not in a city or borough) and no state income tax....check out live deals for a home in alaska... you could buy a nice ocean home with some of the money and put the rest in saving or investments  .....south east alaska is the banana belt of the state, it is simalar to cities north of seatle area....
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depending on how far you want to go. You can make it simple and cheap, or you can go all out and spend thousands. I would keep it around 500 dollars and keep the other money you were going to spend to live on.
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Go to money.com  they have a site to compare relocation areas.\nOr Google  "cost of living".\n\nNo matter where you live, $36k with kids will be tough.
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The question depends on location.  Localized pay is the standard now for this skill.  I work as a software engineer in San Angelo, Texas, and garner 51k.  This is a very low cost place to live and work.  If I were to transfer these skills to a metro area like San Antonio, I have been offered 90k to live and work there.  I have also received offers for 120k for Hawaii, and 90-110 for Washington D.C.  \n\nI am semi-retired and don't need a big move or change in my life, and I am very happy with the freedom I have here to be creative and productive in ways that make me happy.  Money is important, but job satisfaction and the people you work for will dictate the balance you desire in a salary.\n\nBut I would give you a word of caution.  Many companies are trying to get software engineers ala carte.  They will hire based on limited time periods (contracts of 6 months, or 1-5 years) to apply their skills against a specific project until that project is no longer being worked.  Make sure you attempt to hire on as a permanent employee, and not a contract employee.\n\nFinally, you skills will determine how much you catch the eye of an employer.  Make sure your skills are what the industry is looking for in the location that you are looking.
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It depends what level you are in the company - middle, manager, executive, etc.  Most companies have defined limits on what they allow.  \n\nWhen I did my last move, they paid for \n1.  temporary residency for up to two months, all meals for up to one month.  \n2.  two vehicle and one recreation vehicle move\n3.  professional movers, including packing \n4.  all costs associated with utility shut-off and set-ups. \n5.  Realitor expenses\n6.  If my house did not sell within 6 months, the company purchased it a fair market value and then had their realty company sell it.   \n7.  Free high-speed internet with a connection to the company server for working at home\n\n\nI know of one person who was a VP and the company paid for moving his mink farm across country at the cost of $300,000.