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| Upon researching or finding a new position, it would be helpful to find out information about the community that your are going to move to. Some of the most important things to look at are cost of living, taxes, home prices or apartment prices. | ||
| Quick Reference Links | ||
| Monster | http://content.monster.com/career/relocation/ http://www.monstermoving.monster.com/Find_a_Place/Compare2Cities/ |
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| Homestore | http://www.homestore.com/Move/Tools/SalaryCalcInt.asp?poe=homestore | |
| Cost of Living - Homes, Apartments, Food | ||
| You need to determine what the cost of living will be when you are moving to a new area. Here are some helpful guides | ||
| You need to compare housing costs, apartment cost, and general living expenses such as food. | ||
| Taxes | ||
| It is important to know the tax structure for a certain area and what type of taxes might be applicable to you. | ||
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| Crime Statistics | ||
| The next thing to know is the crime statistics for the area. | ||
| It is important to know if your area is truly safe for you and your family. | ||
| Environmental | ||
| Next, you should research environmental issues related to the area. | ||
| What type of pollution exists in the area. Will the pollution be a detriment to you health. Eg: Asthma and Cancer | ||
| Climate | ||
| What is the climate of the area? | ||
| Is the climate a desireable or detrimental factor in choosing the location. | ||
| Transportation | ||
| What is your main method of transportation to and from your employer. | ||
| Will you be taking a trian, taxi, bus or car? What will your total commute time be? | ||
| What will the cost of commuting be? You need to include all cost including gasoline if you are driving a car. | ||