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What to know before moving from Cape Coral to Cincinnati

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

Check out how Cape Coral compares to Cincinnati so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Cincinnati are 32% lower than in Cape Coral, 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 Cincinnati.
  Home prices in Cincinnati are 36.1% lower than in Cape Coral.
• Income is the same in Cincinnati and Cape Coral. The top employers in Cincinnati include Kroger, First Student, and Macy's.
• The cost of living for a single person in Cincinnati is 41.7% lower than in Cape Coral. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Cincinnati, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Cincinnati is 6.4% higher than in Cape Coral.
• The unemployment rate in Cincinnati is 6.52% higher than in Cape Coral.
• Sales taxes are the same in Cincinnati and Cape Coral.
• State income taxes in Cincinnati are 3.50% higher than in Cape Coral.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,748.41 in Cincinnati to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Cape Coral.

How life is different in Cape Coral vs. Cincinnati

• Cincinnati's population is about 43% greater than Cape Coral.
• Cincinnati's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Cape Coral's lower score of 2.
• Cincinnati is more walkable than Cape Coral with a score of 49 out of 100 vs Cape Coral's 17 out of 100.
• Both Cincinnati and Cape Coral have the same bike-friendliness score of 37 out of 100, meaning Cincinnati is about as safe for cyclists as Cape Coral. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Cincinnati's crime rate is higher than Cape Coral with a score of 48.47 compared to Cape Coral's 19.41. This means that Cincinnati neighborhoods are safer than 48.47% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Cape Coral neighborhoods are safer than 19.41%.
• Cincinnati is considered to be less safe than Cape Coral with a score of 49.53 vs Cape Coral's 80.59.
• Air quality in Cincinnati is good, and in Cape Coral it's good.

Other things to consider for your Cape Coral vs. Cincinnati move

• Weather: Snowfall and freezing weather is common in the winters and severe thunderstorms may happen in 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: Although a local license is not required in Ohio, 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 Ohio moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Ohio 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 Cincinnati. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for cost-free Released Value Protection from movers, offering minimal coverage with a maximum liability of 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives 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.

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