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Are you moving to LA from the UK? Check out our guide on moving to Los Angeles to answer all your moving questions with expert tips, a breakdown of moving costs, and free removal quotes!
When it comes to the delivery time, the average will be between 6-10 weeks for all shipments. For more detailed costs, here are some estimates of the prices you can expect when moving from London to Los Angeles:
| Household Size | Price |
| 1-bedroom house | £2,600 – £3,600 |
| 2-bedroom house | £3,500 – £4,800 |
| 3-bedroom house | £6,100 – £8,300 |
| 4-bedroom house | £6,600 – £9,000 |
| 5-bedroom house | £8,700 – £12,500 |
Disclaimer. Just remember, these are estimates and are subject to change based on your needs when moving to LA from London.
We know moving can be expensive but here are some of our top tips to reduce the costs of your move to Los Angeles.
It’s time for us to give you a short checklist for moving to Los Angeles from the UK. It’ll help you reduce stress and make your move to La-La Land go as smoothly as possible!
A visa for moving to America can be hard to obtain but not impossible. For more information check out this page on US visas from the UK and find the right visa for you, or check out our guide below.
Unfortunately in the US there is no NHS so be sure to get health insurance when you move to America to avoid paying exorbitant costs. If you want to know more about health care in the USA then read our page on health care in the USA.
When you move to Los Angeles, you’ll need to declare HM Revenue and Customs that you no longer live in the UK. You won’t have to pay income tax in the UK on your salary, only in the USA. We recommend that you contact the IRS or get professional help to start paying taxes in the States.
It wasn’t possible to bring your utilities to the States before 1783 (the end of the war of independence), and nothing has changed since. So, before you hop across the pond, be sure to review and cancel your utilities and subscriptions! You can keep Netflix but cut the gas.
Sirelo tip: We highly recommend having your utilities ending after you move out. You don’t want to sleep in a cold house with nothing to watch!
We highly recommend having your utilities ending after you move out. You don’t want to sleep in a cold house with nothing to watch!
Make sure to update institutions about a change of address. For the Royal Mail check out their redirection site to change your mailing address.
If you intend to bring your pets abroad, ensure they are up to date with vaccinations and look healthy (consider getting a general certificate of health just in case), or they could be denied entry by the CDC.
Moving to LA means embracing a completely different type of lifestyle. A vibrant mix of cultures, neighbourhoods, and adventures waiting to be unboxed.
You can expect monthly costs of £1,800 on average without rent. According to Numbeo, living costs in LA are 13% higher in LA than in London.
The appeal of Los Angeles draws many people looking to follow their dreams, so competition for accommodation will be steep. We advise that you be prepared for rental prices to be similar to London. Take a look at this comparison of estimated costs:
| London | Los Angeles | |
| 1 bedroom | £1,700 | £1,600 |
| 3 bedroom | £3,300 | £3,050 |
| City Centre Price/m2 | £11,100 | £6,100 |
| Outside Centre Price/m2 | £5,600 | £3,950 |
Before you move to Los Angeles, you’ll likely want to already have a job. This will make it easier to get a visa. Some key industries include fashion, bioscience, technology, entertainment, food industry or marketing.
You can start searching through some job portals. Below are some links that will help you:
Congratulations, you are now ready to move to Los Angeles from the UK. We’re to give you an extra hand if you need to, check out the articles we’ve linked below to help you move to Los Angeles. In the meantime, we wish you the best of luck with your move.
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