($1,544) Movers From Boston, MA to Ogden, UT

What to know before moving from Boston to Ogden

Moving from Boston to Ogden means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Boston than in Ogden, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Boston compares to Ogden so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Ogden are 63% lower than in Boston, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Ogden.
  Home prices in Ogden are 48.1% lower than in Boston.
• Income in Ogden is 29.4% lower than in Boston, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Ogden include CFJ Properties, Inc., Weber State University, and Staker Parson Companies.
• The cost of living for a single person in Ogden is 57.7% lower than in Boston. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 59.4% lower than in Boston.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 38.71% lower than in Boston.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Ogden, since the city’s sales taxes in Ogden are 16.00% higher than in Boston.
• One perk of moving to Ogden is paying less in state income taxes, which are 45.00% lower than in Boston.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,269.09 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Boston.

How life is different in Boston vs. Ogden

• Ogden might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 87% less than Boston.
• Getting around Ogden without a car might be more difficult than in Boston. Ogden has a public transportation score of 6 out of 10, whereas Boston is ranked 9. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Ogden neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Boston. Based on its score of 44 out of 100, Ogden isn’t as walkable as Boston, which has a score of 98 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Ogden, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Boston. While Boston has a bike-friendliness score of 86 out of 100, Ogden earned a 44. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Ogden is higher than in Boston, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 46.94 in Ogden, it is 39.88 in Boston. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Ogden. With a crime index of 53.06, Ogden ranks lower in overall safety than Boston, whose index is Boston's 60.12. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Ogden and Boston 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 Boston 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: 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: 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.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Utah moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah 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 Ogden. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.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: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

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