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What to know before moving from Ontario to Spring Valley

Moving from Ontario to Spring Valley comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Spring Valley is generally more expensive than Ontario, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Spring Valley are 28% lower than in Ontario, 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 Spring Valley.
  Home prices in Spring Valley are 40.1% lower than in Ontario.
• Income in Spring Valley is 30.5% lower than in Ontario, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Spring Valley include Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Clark County School District, and Walmart.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Spring Valley, since the cost of living for a single person in Spring Valley is 86.0% higher than in Ontario. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family is the same in Spring Valley and Ontario.
• The unemployment rate in Spring Valley is 27.54% higher than in Ontario.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Spring Valley, since the city’s sales taxes in Spring Valley are 4.23% lower than in Ontario.
• One perk of moving to Spring Valley is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Ontario.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $5,580.27 in Spring Valley to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Ontario.

How life is different in Ontario vs. Spring Valley

• The population of Spring Valley is about 23% greater than Ontario, 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.
• Spring Valley offers better access to buses and trains than Ontario, based on public transportation ratings. Spring Valley has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 5 in Ontario. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Spring Valley neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Ontario. Based on its score of 44 out of 100, Spring Valley isn’t as walkable as Ontario, which has a score of 48 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• Spring Valley and Ontario are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 43 and 46 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• Spring Valley has a lower crime rate than Ontario based on scores of 40.8 and Ontario's 50.25, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Spring Valley than in Ontario, based on Spring Valley’s safety index of 59.2 versus 49.75 for Ontario. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Spring Valley and Ontario 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 Ontario vs. Spring Valley move

• Weather: Best months to move in Spring Valley are April, October and March as these are the most pleasant months. Be wary of your plans during July and August as these are the least comfortable 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: Movers that provide relocation services within the Silver State are subject to rules and regulations set forth by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). The NTA’s aims include fostering economic growth and promoting efficient, safe, and reliable moving services around the state. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Nevada moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nevada 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 Spring Valley. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection, the cost-free choice provided by movers, albeit with minimal coverage. Movers take responsibility for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover misplaced or damaged a valuable item like a 30-pound sculpture, you would only receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, explore alternative options with your selected 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 Spring Valley

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