($1,357) Movers From Des Moines, IA to Columbus, OH

What to know before moving from Des Moines to Columbus

• Rent prices in Columbus are 25% higher than in Des Moines.
• Home prices in Columbus are 24.2% higher than in Des Moines.
• Income in Columbus is 11.3% higher than in Des Moines.
• The cost of living for a single person in Columbus is 47.2% higher than in Des Moines.
• The cost of living for a family in Columbus is 65.5% higher than in Des Moines.
• The unemployment rate in Columbus is 3.39% lower than in Des Moines.
• Sales taxes in Columbus are 7.14% higher than in Des Moines.
• State income taxes in Columbus are 20.45% lower than in Des Moines.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,416.71 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 30% greater than Des Moines.
• Columbus's public transportation has a similar score to Des Moines.
• Columbus is less walkable than Des Moines with a score of 41 out of 100 vs Des Moines's 45 out of 100.
• With a score of 48 out of 100, Columbus is more bike-friendly than Des Moines, which has a score of 39 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Columbus's crime rate is higher than Des Moines with a score of 49.65 compared to Des Moines's 5.0. This means that Columbus neighborhoods are safer than 49.65% 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 50.35 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 doesn't get the snowfall that more northern Ohio gets but it does have some of the severe weather that's common in the midwest such as strong lightning storms and hail. In general, you can expect all 4 seasons in Columbus so take that into account when choosing the time of the year that you move.
• 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: Although a local license is not required in Ohio, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Ohio moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Ohio 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 cost-free Released Value Protection from movers, offering minimal coverage with a maximum liability of 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives 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 "Arch City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Columbus.

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