($599) Movers From Columbus, GA to Montgomery, AL

What to know before moving from Columbus to Montgomery

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

Check out how Columbus compares to Montgomery so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Montgomery are 9% higher than in Columbus, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Montgomery.
  Home prices in Montgomery are 11.0% lower than in Columbus.
• Income in Montgomery is 1.1% lower than in Columbus, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Montgomery include Alfa, Colonial Banc Group, and Colonial National Bank.
• The cost of living for a single person in Montgomery is 19.1% lower than in Columbus. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Montgomery is 6.9% lower than in Columbus.
• The unemployment rate in Montgomery is 9.43% higher than in Columbus.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Montgomery, since the city’s sales taxes in Montgomery are 11.11% higher than in Columbus.
• One perk of moving to Montgomery is paying less in state income taxes, which are 8.93% lower than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,426.75 in Montgomery to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbus.

How life is different in Columbus vs. Montgomery

• Montgomery's population is about the same as Columbus.
• Montgomery's public transportation has a similar score to Columbus.
• Montgomery and Columbus are similarily walkable.
• Both Montgomery and Columbus have the same bike-friendliness score of 31 out of 100, meaning Montgomery is about as safe for cyclists as Columbus. 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.
• Montgomery's crime rate is lower than Columbus with a score of 65.25 compared to Columbus's 72.18. This means that Montgomery neighborhoods are safer than 65.25% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Columbus neighborhoods are safer than 72.18%.
• Montgomery is considered to be safer than Columbus with a safety index of 34.75 vs Columbus's 27.82.
• Air quality in Montgomery is moderate, and in Columbus it's good.

Other things to consider for your Columbus vs. Montgomery move

• Weather: Montgomery ith short, mild winters, warm springs and autumns, and long, hot, humid summers. Severe storms also bring a risk of tornadoes.
• 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: To guarantee the safety and reliability of local moving services in Alabama, it is essential for moving companies to possess a registration number issued by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC). Trust your move to registered professionals for a secure and dependable experience. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Alabama moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Alabama 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 Montgomery. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Moving companies typically take responsibility for your belongings at a rate of 60 cents per pound (or even less) per item. This means that for a lightweight item weighing five pounds and valued at $500, the reimbursement would be only $3 in the event of loss or damage. To enhance your coverage, certain movers provide additional valuation options, such as declared value or lump sum value protection, which offer better protection compared to the basic released value protection. To better understand and explore these options, consider discussing them with your chosen 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 Montgomery

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Cradle of the Confederacy", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Montgomery.

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