Moving from California to Virginia can be a great option for you and your family. Virginia offers great opportunities for people working in Washington D.C., people looking to get into tech, and other industries such as farming, etc. Job opportunities aside, it is a great state to live and settle in. At GPS Moving we are experts at relocating folks from southern California to Virginia and we would love to do the same for you. Read on to learn more.
Why move from California to Virginia?
Is Virginia better than California? There are many good reasons to change your address from CA to VA. They include:
- A lower cost of living compared to California (housing, food, and transport).
- Some of the best schools in the country are in VA.
- Great healthcare.
- A low crime rate.
- Great places to visit and tour, e.g. beaches, parks, hiking, fishing, canoeing, camping, and more.
Moving costs from CA to VA
How much does it cost to move from California to Virginia? A move from California to Virginia is a coast to coast move that covers about 2,600 miles. Moving from San Diego to Virginia will cost you about $4,000 depending on various factors. Some of costs include packing, transportation and logistics, and moving insurance. Talk to us for an estimate or a free obligation quote.
What to consider when moving from Los Angeles to Virginia
- Where do you want to live in VA? If planning to commute daily to Washington or elsewhere to the North East finding a place in Northern Virginia is best. If you want to live a localized lifestyle southern VA is more relaxed and also cheaper.
- Again, if commuting daily and are in the Northern region, public transport will be okay. If moving to the south, you may want to consider getting a car.
- Winters are icy in VA so be sure to get some winter wear if coming from CA.
How you can prepare yourself for this move
Because from CA to VA it’s a long stretch, save up for your move ahead of time.
Take time to look for your new home in VA. You can find lots of apartments in Northern VA and lots of stand-alone properties south of Richmond.
Be ready for the colder weather in winter and maybe fall.
Look around for schools and amenities before deciding which area in VA works best for you.
How to make your CA to VA move cheaper
- Move in spring (option one) or fall (option 2) if you can. It’s less busy then and the roads are safer compared to winter.
- Book your move early to get better rates from your moving company.
- Move as light as possible. Declutter and sell some furniture then buy new in VA.
Let us help you with your out of state moving. Moving from San Diego to Virginia can be a great experience when you have the right people handling the work. Call us at GPS Moving for advice, quotes, and support. We look
