Don't EVER move to a new state, it's expensive

When you move to a new state, you're generally supposed to update your driver's license and license plates within 60 days. (State's time frames differ) It's been over 90 for us, but at least we did it. :b

In the state of Utah, you have to get a safety inspection and emissions test every year. There's $100 down the drain every year.

We did both our licenses and our plates today. Grand total was $250. It's really not a ton, but when that's ALL of the extra money you have left after bills this month... it's huge.

We spent $600 on a U-haul to get here. Plus about $200 in gas for said U-haul. Plus $200 in gas driving both cars down here. Then, if you're finding an apartment without jobs, you have to pay a butt-load up front. For us, we got a four month lease and had to pay it in full before they would let us move in. Plus, there's a deposit. If you have a pet, there's usually a pet deposit too. Just to move in, we had to pay over $3,500.

So, unless you HAVE to move for a job or something super important, my advice is to just stay put.