{"id":39874,"date":"2016-10-28T10:01:49","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T17:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=39874"},"modified":"2019-06-27T13:06:19","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T20:06:19","slug":"moving-to-waco-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/28\/moving-to-waco-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Waco, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MovingIf you\u2019re a fan of HGTV\u2019s hit show Fixer Upper<\/em>, you probably have an affection for shiplap and you certainly<\/em> know who Chip and Joanna Gaines are. More likely than not, you\u2019ve thought \u201cI should move to Waco so I can buy a house and have Chip and Joanna fix it up for me.<\/em>\u201d Well, you\u2019re certainly not alone in that notion. But for those who have a serious inclination to relocate to the \u201cHeart of Texas\u201d, here\u2019s what you need to know about moving to Waco, Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Moving to Waco for the Cost of Living<\/h3>\n

While everything may be bigger in Texas, the cost of living is certainly the exception to the rule. Overall, living in Waco is more affordable than the US average. In fact, on a scale of 0-100, Waco comes in at 78.8, according to BestPlaces.net<\/a>. They also noted that the median price of a house in Waco is only $89,800.\u00a0Additionally, groceries, housing, utilities, and health care all fall below the national average, according to www.Payscale.com<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Move<\/h3>\n

Downtown Waco can be restrictive in certain areas, due to gated entryways and narrow roads. Using a pickup truck<\/a>, cargo van<\/a> or 10′ box truck<\/a> makes moving through tighter areas easier.<\/p>\n

Surrounding neighborhoods and outlying areas are more easily navigable, making it easier to drive larger trucks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tips for College Students<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Students heading to Waco may want to consider using portable storage. A U-Box\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0container is a portable storage container that gets picked up at your home and transported to your destination, allowing you to relocate conveniently without having to haul your belonging yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each U-Box\u00ae container can hold approximately a room and a half worth of items<\/a>, which is typically sufficient for a college student.<\/p>\n

When to Move<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re relocating to Waco for non-educational purposes, scheduling your move around college move-in and out dates is recommended. Plan on moving a few weeks prior to or after the beginning and end of a school year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Education and Employment<\/h3>\n

The Bears of Baylor University<\/a> take the spotlight in this college town. There are over 16,000 students who attend and a plethora of programs to choose from. The university has an active Campus Life and the school athletes are members of the NCAA\u2019s Big 12 Conference.<\/p>\n