($1,778) Movers From Manchester, NH to Ogden, UT

What to know before moving from Manchester to Ogden

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

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

• Rent prices in Ogden are 36% lower than in Manchester, 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 6.4% lower than in Manchester.
• Income in Ogden is 6.2% lower than in Manchester, 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 16.7% lower than in Manchester. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 12.6% lower than in Manchester.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden and Manchester.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Ogden, since the city’s sales taxes in Ogden are 7.25% higher than in Manchester.
• State income taxes in Ogden are 23.75% higher than in Manchester.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,497.75 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Manchester.

How life is different in Manchester vs. Ogden

• Ogden might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 24% less than Manchester.
• Ogden offers better access to buses and trains than Manchester, based on public transportation ratings. Ogden has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 3 in Manchester. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Ogden neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Manchester. Based on its score of 44 out of 100, Ogden isn’t as walkable as Manchester, which has a score of 51 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.
• Ogden and Manchester are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 44 and 42 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.
• Ogden has a lower crime rate than Manchester based on scores of 46.94 and Manchester's 56.09, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Ogden than in Manchester, based on Ogden’s safety index of 53.06 versus 43.91 for Manchester. 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 Ogden and Manchester 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 Manchester 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: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Utah, though it\’s smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly toOgden Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Ogden

Now that you’ve chosen "Junction City" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Ogden to check out.

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