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15 Things your San Jose Movers May Not Tell You

If you’re moving to San Jose, CA, you’re not alone – as a the ‘capital’ of California’s Silicon Valley technological center, San Jose has become the ultimate destination for anyone looking to work in computers or engineering. The good news is that hundreds of San Jose movers are available to help you get situated in your new home. While there are many exciting aspects of moving to San Jose, there are also some unique challenges that you should be aware of. Although it’s not the responsibility of your San Jose movers to forewarn you about living in the area, it would help to have an honest sense of what to expect, so that you can ask your San Jose mover or other contacts in the area about exactly how things will be when you arrive in your new city. Here are 10 things that San Jose moving companies won’t tell you:

1. The cost of living in San Jose is about 61% higher than the national average cost of living. As a result, you can expect some San Jose movers to try and hike up their prices – so be prepared to negotiate the best deal for yourself.
2. The median cost of a home in San Jose is approximately $545,000.
3. The average cost of a 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose is about $1300/month. Renting a 3+ bedroom home will likely cost around $2500/month.
4. Despite the booming hi-tech industry, unemployment in San Jose is about 11%. Consequently, you may want to move to San Jose only after you’ve secured a job.

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5. If you’re moving to San Jose with children, be aware that there is an average of 22 children per teacher in San Jose public schools, as compared with other large cities such as Tucson, which has only 18 students per teacher, and San Antonio, which has an average of 16 students per teacher.
6. San Jose boasts an average of 300 sunny days per year, so you may be able to reduce your San Jose moving fees by leaving your closet-full of heavy winter gear in your old city.
7. San Jose is considered one of the safest big cities in the entire United States.
8. There is no local income tax rate in San Jose, but if you move to San Jose you will be required to pay California state income tax, which ranges from 1% to 9.3% depending on your tax bracket.
9. Although San Jose is a generally expensive city, there are plenty of free things to do in the city, including regular art and music festivals, outdoor theater, regular farmers markets and beautiful parks.
10. Gas prices in San Jose range from about $2.78/gallon to $3.39 per gallon, so you should identify the cheapest gas stations in your area as quickly as possible after moving to San Jose.
11. The nation's first public beach and first public park are both located in Boston.