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What to know before moving from Birmingham to Cincinnati

Moving from Birmingham to Cincinnati means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Birmingham than in Cincinnati, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Birmingham compares to Cincinnati so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Cincinnati are 16% higher than in Birmingham, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Birmingham.
  Home prices in Cincinnati are 84.7% higher than in Birmingham.
• Income in Cincinnati is 66.7% higher than in Birmingham, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Cincinnati include Kroger, First Student, and Macy's.
• The cost of living for a single person in Cincinnati is 8.5% lower than in Birmingham. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Cincinnati is 4.6% lower than in Birmingham.
• The unemployment rate in Cincinnati is 12.50% lower than in Birmingham.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Cincinnati, since the city’s sales taxes in Cincinnati are 35.00% lower than in Birmingham.
• One perk of moving to Cincinnati is paying less in state income taxes, which are 30.00% lower than in Birmingham.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,744.16 in Cincinnati to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Birmingham.

How life is different in Birmingham vs. Cincinnati

• Cincinnati's population is about 57% greater than Birmingham.
• Cincinnati's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Birmingham's lower score of 0.
• Cincinnati is more walkable than Birmingham with a score of 49 out of 100 vs Birmingham's 33 out of 100.
• With a score of 36 out of 100, Cincinnati is more bike-friendly than Birmingham, which has a score of 31 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Cincinnati's crime rate is lower than Birmingham with a score of 48.47 compared to Birmingham's 61.64. This means that Cincinnati neighborhoods are safer than 48.47% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Birmingham neighborhoods are safer than 61.64%.
• Cincinnati is considered to be safer than Birmingham with a safety index of 49.53 vs Birmingham's 38.36.
• Air quality in Cincinnati is good, and in Birmingham it's good.

Other things to consider for your Birmingham vs. Cincinnati move

• Weather: Snowfall and freezing weather is common in the winters and severe thunderstorms may happen in the warmer months.
• 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: Although a local license is not required in Ohio, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Ohio moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Ohio 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 Cincinnati. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for cost-free Released Value Protection from movers, offering minimal coverage with a maximum liability of 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives 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 Cincinnati

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Blue Chip City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Cincinnati.

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