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What to know before moving from Columbus to Spring Valley

Moving from Columbus to Spring Valley comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley are 72% 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 Spring Valley are 153.5% higher than in Columbus.
• Income in Spring Valley is 1.2% lower than in Columbus, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Spring Valley include Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Clark County School District, and Walmart.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Spring Valley, since the cost of living for a single person in Spring Valley is 125.4% higher than in Columbus. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Spring Valley, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Spring Valley is 52.6% higher than in Columbus.
• The unemployment rate in Spring Valley is 66.04% higher than in Columbus.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Spring Valley, since the city’s sales taxes in Spring Valley are 6.89% lower than in Columbus.
• One perk of moving to Spring Valley is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $6,761.39 in Spring Valley to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbus.

How life is different in Columbus vs. Spring Valley

• The population of Spring Valley is about 4% 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.
• Spring Valley offers better access to buses and trains than Columbus, based on public transportation ratings. Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Columbus. Spring Valley is considered more walkable than Columbus, with a score of 44 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, Spring Valley 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. Spring Valley has a bike-friendliness score of 43 out of 100, while Columbus is rated as 31 out of 100.
• Spring Valley has a lower crime rate than Columbus based on scores of 40.8 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 Spring Valley than in Columbus, based on Spring Valley’s safety index of 59.2 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 Spring Valley 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. Spring Valley move

• Weather: Best months to move in Spring Valley are April, October and March as these are the most pleasant months. Be wary of your plans during July and August as these are the least comfortable 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: 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 Spring Valley. 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 Spring Valley

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

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