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What to know before moving from Baton Rouge to Ontario

Moving from Baton Rouge to Ontario comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Ontario is generally more expensive than Baton Rouge, 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 Ontario are 110% higher than in Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge.
  Home prices in Ontario are 212.8% higher than in Baton Rouge.
• Income in Ontario is 19.1% higher than in Baton Rouge, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Ontario include Prime Healthcare, Niagara Bottling, and Gold Star Foods.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Ontario, since the cost of living for a single person in Ontario is 51.0% higher than in Baton Rouge. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Ontario, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Ontario is 47.0% higher than in Baton Rouge.
• The unemployment rate in Ontario is 8.00% lower than in Baton Rouge.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Ontario, since the city’s sales taxes in Ontario are 7.89% lower than in Baton Rouge.
• State income taxes in Ontario are 212.94% higher than in Baton Rouge.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,529.30 in Ontario to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Baton Rouge.

How life is different in Baton Rouge vs. Ontario

• Ontario might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 21% less than Baton Rouge.
• Ontario offers better access to buses and trains than Baton Rouge, based on public transportation ratings. Ontario has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 4 in Baton Rouge. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Ontario means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Baton Rouge. Ontario is considered more walkable than Baton Rouge, with a score of 48 out of 100 versus 39 out of 100 in Baton Rouge. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Ontario and Baton Rouge are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 46 and 44 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• The crime rate in Ontario is higher than in Baton Rouge, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 50.25 in Ontario, it is 2.0 in Baton Rouge. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Ontario than in Baton Rouge, based on Ontario’s safety index of 49.75 versus 30.74 for Baton Rouge. 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 Ontario and Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge vs. Ontario move

• Weather: Ontario with hot summers and mild winters.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a California moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: California doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Ontario. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.Opt for Released Value Protection – a cost-free choice provided by movers with minimal coverage. The liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement is only $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, consult with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance options.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

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