($1,471) Movers From Irvine, CA to Omaha, NE

What to know before moving from Irvine to Omaha

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

Check out how Irvine compares to Omaha so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Omaha are 68% lower than in Irvine, 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 Omaha.
  Home prices in Omaha are 82.4% lower than in Irvine.
• Income in Omaha is 42.7% lower than in Irvine, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Omaha include Berkshire Hathaway, C&A Industries, and Union Pacific.
• The cost of living for a single person in Omaha is 65.8% lower than in Irvine. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Omaha is 77.7% lower than in Irvine.
• The unemployment rate in Omaha is 37.04% lower than in Irvine.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Omaha, since the city’s sales taxes in Omaha are 9.68% lower than in Irvine.
• One perk of moving to Omaha is paying less in state income taxes, which are 50.08% lower than in Irvine.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,025.31 in Omaha to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Irvine.

How life is different in Irvine vs. Omaha

• The population of Omaha is about 57% greater than Irvine, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Omaha offers better access to buses and trains than Irvine, based on public transportation ratings. Omaha has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 4 in Irvine. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Omaha means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Irvine. Omaha is considered more walkable than Irvine, with a score of 48 out of 100 versus 43 out of 100 in Irvine. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Omaha, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Irvine. While Irvine has a bike-friendliness score of 69 out of 100, Omaha earned a 42. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Omaha is higher than in Irvine, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 45.72 in Omaha, it is 31.01 in Irvine. 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 Omaha. With a crime index of 54.28, Omaha ranks lower in overall safety than Irvine, whose index is Irvine's 68.99. 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 Omaha and Irvine 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 Irvine vs. Omaha move

• Weather: Omaha has hot summers and cold winters. Most rain fall occurs during 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: The Nebraska Public Service Commission (NPSC) regulates local and intrastate moving companies within the state. All movers must have a Certificate of Authority issued by the NPSC, maintain minimum levels of insurance, and comply with regulations set forth by the Commission’s Motor Carrier Division. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Nebraska moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nebraska 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 Omaha. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection, a no-cost choice with minimal coverage, as movers are liable for up to 60 cents per pound per item. For example, if your mover misplaces or damages a valuable antique weighing 30 pounds, you'd receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For broader coverage, discuss alternatives with your moving company or consider consulting 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 Omaha

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Big "O"", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Omaha.

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