($1,666) Movers From Portland, OR to Ogden, UT

What to know before moving from Portland to Ogden

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

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

• Rent prices in Ogden are 17% lower than in Portland, 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 26.5% lower than in Portland.
• Income in Ogden is 26.7% lower than in Portland, 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 20.7% lower than in Portland. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 24.4% lower than in Portland.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 44.93% lower than in Portland.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Ogden, since the city’s sales taxes in Ogden are 7.25% higher than in Portland.
• One perk of moving to Ogden is paying less in state income taxes, which are 50.00% lower than in Portland.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,378.30 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Portland.

How life is different in Portland vs. Ogden

• Ogden might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 87% less than Portland.
• Getting around Ogden without a car might be more difficult than in Portland. Ogden has a public transportation score of 6 out of 10, whereas Portland is ranked 8. 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 Portland. Based on its score of 44 out of 100, Ogden isn’t as walkable as Portland, which has a score of 81 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 Portland. While Portland has a bike-friendliness score of 92 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.
• Ogden has a lower crime rate than Portland based on scores of 46.94 and Portland's 57.37, 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 Portland, based on Ogden’s safety index of 53.06 versus 42.63 for Portland. 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 Portland 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 Portland 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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