($1,464) Movers From Cincinnati, OH to Salt Lake City, UT

What to know before moving from Cincinnati to Salt Lake City

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

Check out how Cincinnati compares to Salt Lake City so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Salt Lake City are 3% higher than in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati.
  Home prices in Salt Lake City are 136.1% higher than in Cincinnati.
• Income in Salt Lake City is 2.6% lower than in Cincinnati, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Salt Lake City include Intermountain Healthcare, Alsco, and EnerBank USA.
• The cost of living for a single person in Salt Lake City is 12.0% lower than in Cincinnati. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Salt Lake City is 24.8% lower than in Cincinnati.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 38.78% lower than in Cincinnati.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Salt Lake City, since the city’s sales taxes in Salt Lake City are 19.23% higher than in Cincinnati.
• State income taxes in Salt Lake City are 41.43% higher than in Cincinnati.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,641.26 in Salt Lake City to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Cincinnati.

How life is different in Cincinnati vs. Salt Lake City

• Salt Lake City might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 35% less than Cincinnati.
• Salt Lake City offers better access to buses and trains than Cincinnati, based on public transportation ratings. Salt Lake City has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 6 in Cincinnati. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Salt Lake City means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Cincinnati. Salt Lake City is considered more walkable than Cincinnati, with a score of 59 out of 100 versus 49 out of 100 in Cincinnati. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Salt Lake City is considered more bike-friendly than Cincinnati in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 out of 100, while Cincinnati is rated as 36 out of 100.
• Salt Lake City has a lower crime rate than Cincinnati based on scores of 34.64 and Cincinnati's 48.47, 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 Salt Lake City than in Cincinnati, based on Salt Lake City’s safety index of 65.36 versus 49.53 for Cincinnati. 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 Salt Lake City and Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati vs. Salt Lake City move

• Weather: June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Salt Lake City, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• 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 toSalt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

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

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