($1,594) Movers From Columbus, GA to Paradise, NV

What to know before moving from Columbus to Paradise

Moving from Columbus to Paradise comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Paradise 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 Paradise are 74% 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 Paradise are 135.7% higher than in Columbus.
• Income in Paradise is 32.4% higher than in Columbus, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Paradise include University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Harry Reid International Airport, and MGM Resorts International.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Paradise, since the cost of living for a single person in Paradise is 7.9% higher than in Columbus. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Paradise, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Paradise is 27.1% higher than in Columbus.
• The unemployment rate in Paradise is 66.04% higher than in Columbus.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Paradise, since the city’s sales taxes in Paradise are 18.89% lower than in Columbus.
• One perk of moving to Paradise is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,238.12 in Paradise to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbus.

How life is different in Columbus vs. Paradise

• Paradise might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 8% less than Columbus.
• Paradise offers better access to buses and trains than Columbus, based on public transportation ratings. Paradise has a transit score of 6 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 Paradise means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Columbus. Paradise is considered more walkable than Columbus, with a score of 50 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, Paradise 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. Paradise has a bike-friendliness score of 50 out of 100, while Columbus is rated as 31 out of 100.
• Paradise has a lower crime rate than Columbus based on scores of 43.6 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 Paradise than in Columbus, based on Paradise’s safety index of 56.4 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 Paradise 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. Paradise move

• Weather: April, October and March are the best months to relocate in Paradise, while July and August are the least comfortable months as these months tend to get too hot.
• 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: Movers that provide relocation services within the Silver State are subject to rules and regulations set forth by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). The NTA’s aims include fostering economic growth and promoting efficient, safe, and reliable moving services around the state. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Nevada moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nevada 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 Paradise. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection, the cost-free choice provided by movers, albeit with minimal coverage. Movers take responsibility for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover misplaced or damaged a valuable item like a 30-pound sculpture, you would only receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, explore alternative options with your selected 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 Paradise

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

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