Remote Work Relocation Considerations for a Family

If you want to move and have a job that will allow you to work from anywhere, there are several things you'll want to consider before you relocate your family.

Below, we’re highlighting some of the main areas of consideration, and we’ve also provided a handy checklist to walk you through your relocation to an ideal future home.

Discover the Best Places to Raise a Family

If you’re trying to find the best place to raise your family, we’ve outlined the main areas of consideration.

If you already have a future home in mind, check these considerations against the place you’re thinking of moving to.

Tax & Financial Considerations for Your Move

Some of the financial aspects you might want to consider are the cost of moving, differences in state taxes, and the area’s cost of living. Not all cities are created equal when it comes to the cost of living, and you don’t want to be caught by surprise after you’ve already moved!

State Income Taxes:

State income taxes vary in each state. For instance, Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington, don’t even have a state income tax. So, it can be essential to understand your current state’s tax situation and know how it will change when you move. More on that here.

Diverse Cities to Raise Kids

An article by Brookings.edu states that America’s neighborhoods are becoming increasingly diverse, “with four out of every ten residents projected to identify as a non-white racial group.”  But if you’re actively searching for a diverse area to live in, that doesn’t mean every place will have that same diversity.

To make sure your future home is diverse, you can visit the area yourself after looking up rankings on diversity in that city on a website like Niche.com.

Good School Districts & Quality of Education

A 2013 realtor.com® survey of nearly 1,000 prospective home buyers showed that 91% said school boundaries were important in their search. Also, Century 21 Core states that “one in five home buyers are willing to pay up to 10 percent more than their budget for a home in the school district of their choice.”

To find the right school district, ask locals their opinions about the school districts in that area or look up school district ratings on sites like Greatschool.org.

Access to Nature & Parks

Studies show that people are happier when they have a view of nature. The Art of Happy Moving blog references a study that found “rooms with a view of nature drastically improved the well-being” of hospital patients when compared to other patients in rooms without views.

Whether you’re moving to a more rural area or a metropolitan area, you might want to consider the views of your future home and the distance to parks, trails, or other outdoor activities.

Moving Logistics for a Family

Moving takes a lot of planning, and there are many stressors. Some of the logistics you'll have to consider include factors like who is moving your items, if you'll drive or fly, what things to keep or donate/sell before moving, and more.

Ultimately, you will need to evaluate your items, space, the distance between your current home and destination, and plan how you're getting there.

Relocation Considerations Checklist:

If you’re overwhelmed by all these moving considerations, you’re not alone!

Here’s a checklist to consider in each category:

Tax & Financial Considerations

Diverse Cities to Raise Kids

Good School Districts & Quality of Education

Access to Nature & Parks

Moving Logistics for a Family

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