($1,407) Movers From Des Moines, IA to Ogden, UT

What to know before moving from Des Moines to Ogden

• Rent prices in Ogden are 11% higher than in Des Moines.
• Home prices in Ogden are 99.6% higher than in Des Moines.
• Income in Ogden is 7.7% higher than in Des Moines.
• The cost of living for a single person in Ogden is 7.8% higher than in Des Moines.
• The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 4.9% higher than in Des Moines.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 35.59% lower than in Des Moines.
• Sales taxes in Ogden are 3.57% higher than in Des Moines.
• State income taxes in Ogden are 12.50% higher than in Des Moines.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,234.80 in Ogden 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. Ogden

• Ogden's population is about 88% less than Des Moines.
• Ogden's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Des Moines's higher score of 5.
• Ogden is less walkable than Des Moines with a score of 44 out of 100 vs Des Moines's 45 out of 100.
• With a score of 44 out of 100, Ogden 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.
• Ogden's crime rate is higher than Des Moines with a score of 46.94 compared to Des Moines's 5.0. This means that Ogden neighborhoods are safer than 46.94% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Des Moines neighborhoods are safer than 5.0%.
• Ogden is considered to be less safe than Des Moines with a score of 53.06 vs Des Moines's 57.8.
• Air quality in Ogden is good, and in Des Moines it's good.

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

• Weather: If you're planning to move to Ogden, it's advisable to June, September and May as these are the most pleasant months in Ogden, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Ogden experiences both hot summer and very cold weather. Best and worst of both worlds.
• 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 Utah, 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 Utah moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah 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 Ogden. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Ogden

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

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