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What to know before moving from Billings to Ogden

Moving from Billings to Ogden comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Ogden is generally more expensive than Billings, 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 Ogden are 2% lower than in Billings, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• Home prices are the same in Ogden and Billings.
• Income is the same in Ogden and Billings. The top employers in Ogden include CFJ Properties, Inc., Weber State University, and Staker Parson Companies.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Ogden, since the cost of living for a single person in Ogden is 15.0% higher than in Billings. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Ogden, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 1.3% higher than in Billings.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 7.32% lower than in Billings.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Ogden, since the city’s sales taxes in Ogden are 7.25% higher than in Billings.
• One perk of moving to Ogden is paying less in state income taxes, which are 26.67% lower than in Billings.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,450.08 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Billings.

How life is different in Billings vs. Ogden

• Ogden might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 53% less than Billings.
• Ogden offers better access to buses and trains than Billings, based on public transportation ratings. Ogden has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 3 in Billings. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Ogden means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Billings. Ogden is considered more walkable than Billings, with a score of 44 out of 100 versus 35 out of 100 in Billings. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Ogden and Billings are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 44 and 47 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.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Ogden as Billings. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• Ogden is generally as safe as Billings, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in Ogden and Billings 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 Billings 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.

Where to live in Ogden

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