($1,567) Movers From Moreno Valley, CA to Columbus, GA

What to know before moving from Moreno Valley to Columbus

• Rent prices in Columbus are 57% lower than in Moreno Valley.
• Home prices in Columbus are 71.3% lower than in Moreno Valley.
• Income in Columbus is 31.4% lower than in Moreno Valley.
• The cost of living for a single person in Columbus is 21.8% lower than in Moreno Valley.
• The cost of living for a family in Columbus is 35.3% lower than in Moreno Valley.
• The unemployment rate in Columbus is 41.76% lower than in Moreno Valley.
• Sales taxes in Columbus are 16.13% higher than in Moreno Valley.
• State income taxes in Columbus are 58.72% lower than in Moreno Valley.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,345.08 in Columbus to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Moreno Valley.

How life is different in Moreno Valley vs. Columbus

• Columbus's population is about 1% less than Moreno Valley.
• Columbus's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Moreno Valley's lower score of 4.
• Columbus is less walkable than Moreno Valley with a score of 25 out of 100 vs Moreno Valley's 33 out of 100.
• Columbus has a bike-friendliness score 31 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Moreno Valley, which has a score of 37 out of 100.
• Columbus's crime rate is higher than Moreno Valley with a score of 72.18 compared to Moreno Valley's 40.24. This means that Columbus neighborhoods are safer than 72.18% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Moreno Valley neighborhoods are safer than 40.24%.
• Columbus is considered to be less safe than Moreno Valley with a score of 27.82 vs Moreno Valley's 59.76.
• Air quality in Columbus is good, and in Moreno Valley it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Moreno Valley 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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