($1,497) Movers From Columbus, GA to Omaha, NE

What to know before moving from Columbus to Omaha

Moving from Columbus to Omaha comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Omaha is generally more expensive than Columbus, 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 Omaha are 18% 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 Columbus.
  Home prices in Omaha are 74.3% higher than in Columbus.
• Income in Omaha is 29.3% higher than in Columbus, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Omaha include Berkshire Hathaway, C&A Industries, and Union Pacific.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Omaha, since the cost of living for a single person in Omaha is 53.5% higher than in Columbus. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Omaha, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Omaha is 4.9% higher than in Columbus.
• The unemployment rate in Omaha is 35.85% lower than in Columbus.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Omaha, since the city’s sales taxes in Omaha are 22.22% lower than in Columbus.
• State income taxes in Omaha are 20.95% higher than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,605.10 in Omaha to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbus.

How life is different in Columbus vs. Omaha

• The population of Omaha is about 134% greater than Columbus, 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.
• Omaha offers better access to buses and trains than Columbus, based on public transportation ratings. Omaha has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 2 in Columbus. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Omaha means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Columbus. Omaha is considered more walkable than Columbus, with a score of 48 out of 100 versus 25 out of 100 in Columbus. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Omaha is considered more bike-friendly than Columbus in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Omaha has a bike-friendliness score of 42 out of 100, while Columbus is rated as 31 out of 100.
• Omaha has a lower crime rate than Columbus based on scores of 45.72 and Columbus's 72.18, 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 Omaha than in Columbus, based on Omaha’s safety index of 54.28 versus 27.82 for Columbus. 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 Omaha and Columbus 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 Columbus vs. Omaha move

• Weather: Omaha has hot summers and cold winters. Most rain fall occurs during 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: The Nebraska Public Service Commission (NPSC) regulates local and intrastate moving companies within the state. All movers must have a Certificate of Authority issued by the NPSC, maintain minimum levels of insurance, and comply with regulations set forth by the Commission’s Motor Carrier Division. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Nebraska moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nebraska 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 Omaha. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection, a no-cost choice with minimal coverage, as movers are liable for up to 60 cents per pound per item. For example, if your mover misplaces or damages a valuable antique weighing 30 pounds, you'd receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For broader coverage, discuss alternatives with your 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 Omaha

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Big "O"", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Omaha.

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