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What to know before moving from Columbus to Newark

Moving from Columbus to Newark comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Newark 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 Newark are 109% 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 Newark are 201.4% higher than in Columbus.
• Income in Newark is 18.2% lower than in Columbus, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Newark include Panasonic Corporation of North America, Prudential Financial, and Prudential Capital & Investment Services.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Newark, since the cost of living for a single person in Newark is 26.2% higher than in Columbus. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Newark, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Newark is 46.5% higher than in Columbus.
• The unemployment rate in Newark is 145.28% higher than in Columbus.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Newark, since the city’s sales taxes in Newark are 26.33% lower than in Columbus.
• State income taxes in Newark are 94.90% higher than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,784.91 in Newark to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbus.

How life is different in Columbus vs. Newark

• The population of Newark is about 47% 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.
• Newark offers better access to buses and trains than Columbus, based on public transportation ratings. Newark has a transit score of 9 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 Newark means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Columbus. Newark is considered more walkable than Columbus, with a score of 76 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, Newark 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. Newark has a bike-friendliness score of 51 out of 100, while Columbus is rated as 31 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Newark as Columbus. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• Newark is generally as safe as Columbus, 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 Newark 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. Newark move

• Weather: Newark has cold winters and hot humid summers.
• 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: In New Jersey, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs handles the regulation of in-state moving companies. The state’s Division of Consumer Affairs works to ensure that warehousemen (public storage companies) and public movers provide safe, reliable, and ethical services while adhering to all relevant state rules and regulations. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a New Jersey moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: New Jersey 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 Newark. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Released Value Protection is the most economical option as it incurs no cost. It is provided by movers at no additional charge, but the coverage is minimal. Under this option, no more than 60 cents per pound per article is the responsibility of the mover. For example, if a delicate china set weighing 20 pounds is lost or damaged by the mover, only $12 (60 cents x 20 pounds) would be received. If coverage for the full value of your items is needed, consultation with the moving company you're hiring for other options or a third-party insurance provider is recommended.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Newark

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Brick City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Newark.

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