Moving is both a big step and decision to make.

There must be a lot of thought put into moving, due to many factors. These factors consist of, how the people in that city? What the prices are for the living and all amenities it includes? What are the violence statistics? Schools are important if you are attending or have children. Can you transfer your job or are there jobs available in your new area? The last thing that is a major decision is transportation. Never make a sudden move because if things are unexpected, once you’ve moved to the new area. Then there will be many regrets and possibly misery.

Cons of Moving to Another State

Since moving is a big deal that is dreaded by most, let’s start with the cons. No one wants to move because of all the packing and changing addresses…the whole paper trail, let’s be honest, it’s a pain! Now, packing up and leaving a state is a different kind of pain. It involves packing up your life. You are leaving everything you know behind, including family and friends. For a lot of people, this can be hard because it is emotional.

Finding a job in your new location because you aren’t able to transfer is another con. The job market is horrible these days and location only makes it harder. You may have to make several trips to your new state to find work and a place to stay before you actually commit to making the move; which could mean less money being saved.

Now, if you are a family sharing one vehicle or you do not own a vehicle, public transportation is a definite must-have for convenience and would definitely be a con if you moved to a state where you needed to have a vehicle to get around. Public transportation can make the difference in getting your new job, and this can also make it hard to get out and meet those new friends you need to make since you left everyone else behind.

Moving to a new state where you are afraid to step outside to check your mail for fear of what violence is lurking and being stuck inside your house because you have no way to get around isn’t a move worth making.

Pros of Moving to Another State

Now the pros are always what end up helping you to make the decision make any major decision. One definite positive is if your new state of choice is a cheaper way of life. If you can move from your one-bedroom, one-bath apartment where you currently pay $1,800 a month not including gas and water, to a two-bedroom, a bath and a half apartment with a garage/ driveway, with a front and backyard where you don’t have to cut your grass in a great, quiet neighborhood for only $600 a month and water and electric only adds $100 your bill and to add another cherry to the top, the cost of living is much lower…

I don’t know about you but viewing apartments like this in my new state would have me running away from my current residence without giving any of my cons a thought. I find that places with good schools, which means high attendance, high testing, and low dropout statistics, states that have friendly, welcoming people, with some sort of transportation, good eats in the area, plenty of shopping malls and low violence is all pros.

It takes a little bit of research and knowing what it is you want in not only a home but a state to make a dreadful move a happy and successful one. So, if you are considering a move to another state, make a list of all your must-haves and needs then take some time to research.

Happy Moving!