($1,395) Movers From Oakland, CA to Ogden, UT

What to know before moving from Oakland to Ogden

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

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

• Rent prices in Ogden are 42% lower than in Oakland, 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 Ogden.
  Home prices in Ogden are 47.9% lower than in Oakland.
• Income in Ogden is 33.3% lower than in Oakland, so you could earn less 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 35.2% lower than in Oakland. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 46.5% lower than in Oakland.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 15.56% lower than in Oakland.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Ogden, since the city’s sales taxes in Ogden are 29.27% lower than in Oakland.
• One perk of moving to Ogden is paying less in state income taxes, which are 62.78% lower than in Oakland.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,944.37 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Oakland.

How life is different in Oakland vs. Ogden

• Ogden might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 80% less than Oakland.
• Getting around Ogden without a car might be more difficult than in Oakland. Ogden has a public transportation score of 6 out of 10, whereas Oakland is ranked 8. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Ogden neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Oakland. Based on its score of 44 out of 100, Ogden isn’t as walkable as Oakland, which has a score of 75 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.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Ogden, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Oakland. While Oakland has a bike-friendliness score of 65 out of 100, Ogden earned a 44. 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.
• Ogden has a lower crime rate than Oakland based on scores of 46.94 and Oakland's 68.62, 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 Ogden than in Oakland, based on Ogden’s safety index of 53.06 versus 31.38 for Oakland. 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 Ogden and Oakland 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 Oakland 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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