Moving from California to Wisconsin

Have you been thinking of experiencing sub-American culture like the Scandinavian and German American culture? Well, Wisconsin is the right place to go. Enjoy the festivals, scenery, lakes and cool places in Wisconsin like the Harley museum and magic theater. Wisconsin is also famous for its dairy products, so get ready to enjoy a lot of cheese.

Helpful moving tips and what to know:

• Avoid moving in the Winter month due to heavy snowfall and icy roads.

• Drive carefully to avoid accidents and damages. Potholes tend to appear after the snow melts in springtime.

• Check on local parking restrictions before moving. Wisconsin street has restricted parking requiring payment or permit. However, you do not need any moving permits.

• Be sure to check the local schedule before moving to make allowance for blocked roads and traffic congestion. Wisconsin hosts big annual shows that attract lots of people.

• It is necessary to obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license within 60 days after moving.

• Late spring is the best time to find a rental property around Wisconsin college towns as students tend to rent them at the end of summer and beginning of fall. 

• If you are moving to one of Wisconsin’s college towns, pick your moving date carefully. Late August and early September welcome thousands of students arriving to start their studies, so streets can be busier than normal.

• Cost of living: The cost of living, housing, rent, utilities, healthcare in most cities in Wisconsin is fairly expensive and varies in each region you move in but not more costly than living in California. Urban places will cost more expenses than rural areas. 

• Transportation: Wisconsin’s transportation system comprises highways, roads, airports, railways, harbors, public transit, and infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. However, there is no toll road in Wisconsin.

• Climate: Wisconsin experiences a continental climate. Summers are hot, humid and can be bearable. Winters are cold with heavy snowfall.

• Education: Wisconsin schools are top rated and offer great value and affordability with over 200 school districts and over 80 colleges and universities. Including Elm brook school district, the school district of whitefish bay and the Mequon-Thiensville school district. The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee school of engineering and Marquette University.

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

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