($825) Movers From Birmingham, AL to Columbus, GA

What to know before moving from Birmingham to Columbus

• Rent prices in Columbus are 12% lower than in Birmingham.
• Home prices in Columbus are 25.3% higher than in Birmingham.
• Income in Columbus is 28.3% higher than in Birmingham.
• The cost of living for a single person in Columbus is 76.7% higher than in Birmingham.
• The cost of living for a family in Columbus is 6.8% lower than in Birmingham.
• The unemployment rate in Columbus is 5.36% lower than in Birmingham.
• Sales taxes in Columbus are 10.00% lower than in Birmingham.
• State income taxes in Columbus are 9.80% higher than in Birmingham.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $5,301.30 in Columbus to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Birmingham.

How life is different in Birmingham vs. Columbus

• Columbus's population is about 5% greater than Birmingham.
• Columbus's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Birmingham's higher score of 0.
• Columbus is less walkable than Birmingham with a score of 25 out of 100 vs Birmingham's 33 out of 100.
• Both Columbus and Birmingham have the same bike-friendliness score of 31 out of 100, meaning Columbus is about as safe for cyclists as Birmingham. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Columbus's crime rate is higher than Birmingham with a score of 72.18 compared to Birmingham's 61.64. This means that Columbus neighborhoods are safer than 72.18% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Birmingham neighborhoods are safer than 61.64%.
• Columbus is considered to be less safe than Birmingham with a score of 27.82 vs Birmingham's 38.36.
• Air quality in Columbus is good, and in Birmingham it's good.

Other things to consider for your Birmingham vs. Columbus move

• Weather: Columbus has hot and humid summers and cool to mild winters.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: Moving companies in Georgia are regulated by the the Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS). Regulations include insurance requirements and the handling of consumer complaints. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Georgia moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Georgia does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Columbus. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Opt for Released Value Protection for its cost-effectiveness, offered by movers at no extra charge. However, it provides minimal coverage, with the mover's responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage matching the full value of your items, explore other options with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Columbus

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Lowell of the South[", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Columbus.

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