While moving once meant being able to claim a hefty tax deduction, relocation expenses can no longer be deducted from your tax return unless you’re a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. This change to the tax code makes relocating more expensive, especially when people need a place to live after fires, floods, divorces, or unexpected job reassignments.

Where are people locating to? The top ten states people move to include:

1. Idaho (Boise)
2. Nevada (Reno)
3. Arizona (Phoenix)
4. Oregon and Portland
5. Montana (Helena)
6. South Dakota (Sioux Falls)
7. North Caroline (Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington)
8. Vermont (Montpelier)
9. Florida ( Miami, Orlando, and Tampa)
10. Colorado (Boulder, Denver, and Colorado Springs)

No matter where you move, a relocation checklist helps keep you organized (and the cost of moving as low as possible).

Reduce your moving expenses by staying at extended-stay hotels with weekly rates and no long-term contracts. WoodSpring Suites are your home away from home with amenities such as:

• Kitchens with appliances
• Free wifi
• Pet-friendly policies at most locations
• Guest laundry rooms
• In-suite tables and chairs or large desks for work and dining
• Free parking
• Easy access to groceries, retail shops, medical centers, and local attractions

Finding the cheapest way to move out of state is important: an intrastate move costs an average of $1,170 while moving cross country can cost $5,630. Here’s a moving costs checklist to help you budget for:

• Temporary storage
• Utility deposits or connection fees
• Replacing items you disposed of before the move
• Security deposits
• Truck rental
• Loading, transportation, and unloading
• Full-service moves
• Moving supplies
• Temporary lodgings

Looking for the cheapest way to move out of state? Woodspring Suites can help by providing affordable hotel suites at weekly rates.