($1,223) Movers From Chapel Hill, NC to Columbus, GA

What to know before moving from Chapel Hill to Columbus

• Rent prices in Columbus are 44% lower than in Chapel Hill.
• Home prices in Columbus are 73.4% lower than in Chapel Hill.
• Income in Columbus is 23.0% lower than in Chapel Hill.
• The cost of living for a single person in Columbus is 9.2% lower than in Chapel Hill.
• The cost of living for a family in Columbus is 20.0% lower than in Chapel Hill.
• The unemployment rate in Columbus is 65.63% higher than in Chapel Hill.
• Sales taxes in Columbus are 20.00% higher than in Chapel Hill.
• State income taxes in Columbus are 22.00% higher than in Chapel Hill.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,723.75 in Columbus to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Chapel Hill.

How life is different in Chapel Hill vs. Columbus

• Columbus's population is about 225% greater than Chapel Hill.
• Columbus's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Chapel Hill's lower score of 6.
• Columbus is less walkable than Chapel Hill with a score of 25 out of 100 vs Chapel Hill's 34 out of 100.
• Columbus has a bike-friendliness score 31 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Chapel Hill, which has a score of 50 out of 100.
• Columbus's crime rate is higher than Chapel Hill with a score of 72.18 compared to Chapel Hill's 26.42. This means that Columbus neighborhoods are safer than 72.18% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Chapel Hill neighborhoods are safer than 26.42%.
• Columbus is considered to be less safe than Chapel Hill with a score of 27.82 vs Chapel Hill's 73.58.
• Air quality in Columbus is good, and in Chapel Hill it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Chapel Hill vs. Columbus move

• Weather: Columbus has hot and humid summers and cool to mild winters.
• 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: Moving companies in Georgia are regulated by the the Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS). Regulations include insurance requirements and the handling of consumer complaints. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Georgia moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Georgia 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 Released Value Protection for its cost-effectiveness, offered by movers at no extra charge. However, it provides minimal coverage, with the mover's responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage matching the full value of your items, explore other options 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 "Lowell of the South[", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Columbus.

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