($1,385) Movers From Des Moines, IA to Columbus, GA

What to know before moving from Des Moines to Columbus

• Rent prices in Columbus are 4% lower than in Des Moines.
• Home prices in Columbus are 17.9% lower than in Des Moines.
• Income in Columbus is 13.6% lower than in Des Moines.
• The cost of living for a single person in Columbus is 7.9% higher than in Des Moines.
• The cost of living for a family in Columbus is 12.5% lower than in Des Moines.
• The unemployment rate in Columbus is 10.17% lower than in Des Moines.
• Sales taxes in Columbus are 28.57% higher than in Des Moines.
• State income taxes in Columbus are 24.77% higher than in Des Moines.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,237.97 in Columbus to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Des Moines.

How life is different in Des Moines vs. Columbus

• Columbus's population is about 70% less than Des Moines.
• Columbus's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Des Moines's lower score of 5.
• Columbus is less walkable than Des Moines with a score of 25 out of 100 vs Des Moines's 45 out of 100.
• Columbus has a bike-friendliness score 31 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Des Moines, which has a score of 39 out of 100.
• Columbus's crime rate is higher than Des Moines with a score of 72.18 compared to Des Moines's 5.0. This means that Columbus neighborhoods are safer than 72.18% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Des Moines neighborhoods are safer than 5.0%.
• Columbus is considered to be less safe than Des Moines with a score of 27.82 vs Des Moines's 57.8.
• Air quality in Columbus is good, and in Des Moines it's good.

Other things to consider for your Des Moines vs. Columbus move

• Weather: Columbus has hot and humid summers and cool to mild winters.
• 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: Moving companies in Georgia are regulated by the the Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS). Regulations include insurance requirements and the handling of consumer complaints. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Georgia moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Georgia 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 Columbus. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Opt for Released Value Protection for its cost-effectiveness, offered by movers at no extra charge. However, it provides minimal coverage, with the mover's responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage matching the full value of your items, explore other options with your chosen moving company or consider 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 Columbus

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Lowell of the South[", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Columbus.

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