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What to know before moving from Gainesville to Ogden

Moving from Gainesville to Ogden comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Ogden is generally more expensive than Gainesville, 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 Ogden are 20% lower than in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville.
  Home prices in Ogden are 33.3% higher than in Gainesville.
• Income in Ogden is 6.7% higher than in Gainesville, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Ogden include CFJ Properties, Inc., Weber State University, and Staker Parson Companies.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Ogden, since the cost of living for a single person in Ogden is 18.1% higher than in Gainesville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Ogden, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 31.6% higher than in Gainesville.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 13.64% lower than in Gainesville.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Ogden, since the city’s sales taxes in Ogden are 3.57% higher than in Gainesville.
• State income taxes in Ogden are 4.95% higher than in Gainesville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,541.98 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Gainesville.

How life is different in Gainesville vs. Ogden

• Ogden might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 38% less than Gainesville.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Ogden will be about the same as it currently is in Gainesville. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Living in Ogden means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Gainesville. Ogden is considered more walkable than Gainesville, with a score of 44 out of 100 versus 37 out of 100 in Gainesville. 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 Ogden, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Gainesville. While Gainesville has a bike-friendliness score of 69 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.
• The crime rate in Ogden is higher than in Gainesville, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 46.94 in Ogden, it is 8.0 in Gainesville. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• Ogden is generally as safe as Gainesville, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in Ogden and Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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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