Moving from California to Mississippi

Everyone has heard of Mississippi while growing up. One of those names seemed so hard to spell, yet the song never left our classroom. If there is one thing the song doesn’t tell you, it’s about the beautiful place that is Mississippi. The vintage buildings give it a historical look, and it’s a town with incredible culture, festivals, and friendly people.

Helpful moving tips and what to know:

• It is necessary to check the local parking permit requirements before moving. Mississippi takes parking permits very seriously.

• Avoid moving in the heat during the summer months. Drink plenty of water and keep your kids and pets hydrated. Wear a hat and lots of sunscreens to avoid heatstroke.

• Be prepared for heavy rain and tornadoes if you propose to move in the fall or spring. 

• Familiarize yourself with the weather forecast to decide when it is best to move and heed immediately to the tornado warning with your tornado preparedness kit.

• Always use a professional moving company with a registered license for your heavy lifting. Carefully pack and unpack your belongings yourself. Most companies charge extra for hefty packing and unpacking to the moving fee.

• Cost of living:  Mississippi has very cheap living costs and the lowest per capita personal income with considerably high employment. Living in Mississippi costs way less than other states in the country, so the average salary has a lot of buying power in the state.

• Transportation: The Mississippi transport system is made up of city bus transport services only, lacking light rails and commuter trains. However, its significant roads that cut across forests make it very easy to travel.

• Climate: Mississippi summers are long and hot, winters are short and mild, spring and fall have short heavy rainfall. Accompanied by extreme weather in the form of frequent hurricanes, tornadoes and thunderstorms. Flooding usually occurs between December and June.

• Education: Mississippi has a standard top-notch education system across institutions. You can always check the district zoning for reviews and information. 

• Government: Visit ms.gov for more state and legal information and mandatory tasks.

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