Moving from one state of the country to another can be an exciting and rather exhilarating experience. A new home, new job, new people, different kind of social life, new experiences, and so much more await you.

Although all of this may sound fun and scary at the same time, there are some things you’d need to be well prepared for before you take that big step. Therefore, doing your homework well is important.

What is the cost of living there?

This is a question that should not be missed. The deeper you dig, the better. So, find information about things like rents, cost of groceries, how much a night out would ideally cost, cost of eating out, what are the most expensive things in that state versus what aren’t.

Is it affordable for you?

This could be a slightly tricky question because it would be a little difficult to tell whether or not you can afford it before you actually move there but doing your research early on can help. You could ask people who’ve lived there or who are currently living there. You could look up public forums with your questions. And if possible, make a short trip to the new city of your choice to get a first-hand feel of its affordability.

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Do you know anyone who lives there?

A new place can get rather lonely at times, especially if you know absolutely no one there. Which is why checking on whether you know anyone living there before you move is a good idea. It may not necessarily be a best mate or colleague who lives there, but even if it is an old college or school mate, reaching out and keeping in touch will do you and your social network a great deal of good.

What are the different kinds of neighborhoods in the locality?

The country has a huge social disparity, which in turn leads to anti-social elements lingering around. Before you move to a new state, ensure you’re taking every step possible to make sure you’ve selected a good, healthy neighborhood to live in. You could do this by asking friends, looking up public forums, or even getting in touch with a realtor who could guide you.

What is the job market like in your new city of choice?

This is a make or break question that you would need to figure out much before you make that decision of moving states. Find out how much your skill is in demand, what are the job skills in demand in the new state, would there be any new skills/courses that could help you secure a brighter job in the new state, etc.

What is your backup plan?

Having a backup plan is truly useful in almost every instance in life, and this is a situation where a plan B is the most needed. Mentally prepare yourself with what you would do next in case your move to the new state doesn’t work out the way you’d like it to.

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