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What to know before moving from Huntsville to Ogden

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

Check out how Huntsville compares to Ogden so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Ogden are 10% lower than in Huntsville, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Huntsville.
  Home prices in Ogden are 43.9% higher than in Huntsville.
• Income in Ogden is 3.3% higher than in Huntsville, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Ogden include CFJ Properties, Inc., Weber State University, and Staker Parson Companies.
• The cost of living for a single person in Ogden is 34.9% lower than in Huntsville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Ogden, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 11.0% higher than in Huntsville.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 22.58% higher than in Huntsville.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Ogden, since the city’s sales taxes in Ogden are 19.44% lower than in Huntsville.
• State income taxes are the same in Ogden and Huntsville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,952.44 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Huntsville.

How life is different in Huntsville vs. Ogden

• Ogden might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 64% less than Huntsville.
• Ogden offers better access to buses and trains than Huntsville, based on public transportation ratings. Ogden has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 2 in Huntsville. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Ogden means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Huntsville. Ogden is considered more walkable than Huntsville, with a score of 44 out of 100 versus 24 out of 100 in Huntsville. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Ogden is considered more bike-friendly than Huntsville in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Ogden has a bike-friendliness score of 44 out of 100, while Huntsville is rated as 40 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Ogden is higher than in Huntsville, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 46.94 in Ogden, it is 42.55 in Huntsville. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Ogden. With a crime index of 53.06, Ogden ranks lower in overall safety than Huntsville, whose index is Huntsville's 57.45. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Ogden and Huntsville is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Huntsville vs. Ogden move

• Weather: If you're planning to move to Ogden, it's advisable to June, September and May as these are the most pleasant months in Ogden, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Ogden experiences both hot summer and very cold weather. Best and worst of both worlds.
• 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 Utah, 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 Utah moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah 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 Ogden. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Ogden

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Junction City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Ogden.

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