We have taken the guesswork out of finding information on moving. 

Cost of living Calculator

Considering a new city? The cost-of-living calculator will compare living-cost indexes and salary differentials to help you make an informed comparison.

• Salary.com Cost of Living Calculator

Apartment hunting

If you have decided that renting an apartment is the best choice, take a look at these insights and organization tips that will assist you in finding the right place, suited especially to you.

• RentNet
  http://www.rentnet.com/apartments/home.jhtml?lnksrc=ts5
  Find an apartment or corporate housing nationwide.

   

• Apartment Hunting Tips
  http://www.rentnet.com/apartments/home.jhtml?lnksrc=ts5
  Guide from RentNet.

   

• National Accessible Apartments
  
  Clearinghouse for apartments offering accessibility for the disabled.

   

• National Apartment Clearinghouse
  http://www.naahq.org/portal/looking_for_apartment.htm
  Search in all 50 states.

Moving tips

No doubt, moving is stressful and can leave you feeling off-balance. These websites can help, providing you with everything you need before, during and after your move:

• Money.com Real Estate
  money.cnn.com/real_estate/index.html
  Useful site includes articles, information and tools to help relocate. Including: Buying a Home 101, Buying a Home Online, and Money's guide to the Best Places to Live 2000

   

• The Moving Center
  www.movingcenter.com
  Site is divided into four main sections: Getting Started, Homes & Apartments; Getting Moved; Getting Settled. The site provides calculators and tools and a checklist to guide your activities in each section.

   

• Hometown USA
  www.hometownusa.com
  Select from over 11,000 cities, towns & villages across the U.S. Links to businesses, local government information, regional and local history, interactive maps and more.

Public Transportation – Bus & Subway

When considering how to get around your new city, don’t overlook public transportation, a cost-effective way to commute. Public transportation is available throughout the day in most large cities. Here are sites where you can search by state the schedule and contact numbers:

• American Public Transportation Information
  www.apta.com/links/state_local/
  Central source for all U.S. rail and bus information.

   

• State Transportation Web Sites
  www.fhwa.dot.gov/webstate.htm
  U.S. Department of Transportation site.

   

• Local Public Transportation Information
  www.publictransportation.org/systems/
  Search database by state.

Maps

Get to know your new city or town intimately. Familiarize yourself with major roadways and the streets around your new home. Check out these Web sites to get maps of states, cities, streets and more:

• Excite.com
  www1.excite.com/home/info/maps/maps_overview/0,11828,,00.html
  North America Map Search & Locator

   

• Mapblast
  http://www.mapblast.com
  Enter street address, get a map and obtain directions.

   

• Maps.com
  www.convertit.com/Go/Maps/Calculators/Geography/Driving_Distance_Calc.ASP
  Online map and directions.

Tenant rights

Most tenants live a peaceful existence, undisturbed by the landlord to whom they send a monthly rent check. However, there are times when tenants and landlords have disputes – and tenants have rights. These websites give expert advice on those rights, how to resolve disputes and when to seek legal help.

• National Alliance of HUD Tenants
  http://www.saveourhomes.org/
  Tips on organizing, taking action and Section 8 housing.

   

• Tenants Associations
  http://www.worldtenant.com/rights/index.htm
  Search by state.

   

• National Legal Aid & Defender Services
  http://www.nlada.org/
  Database of legal aid, law clinics and pro bono attorneys.

   

• State Tenant Laws
  http://www.rentlaw.com/statelist.htm
  Search for the tenant laws in your state.

   

• U.S. Housing and Urban Development
  http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/
  Information on housing and purchasing a home.