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What to know before moving from Virginia Beach to Ogden

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

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

• Rent prices in Ogden are 35% lower than in Virginia Beach, 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 4.6% lower than in Virginia Beach.
• Income in Ogden is 23.0% lower than in Virginia Beach, 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 55.0% lower than in Virginia Beach. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 22.3% lower than in Virginia Beach.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 20.83% lower than in Virginia Beach.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Ogden, since the city’s sales taxes in Ogden are 20.83% higher than in Virginia Beach.
• One perk of moving to Ogden is paying less in state income taxes, which are 13.91% lower than in Virginia Beach.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,349.44 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Virginia Beach.

How life is different in Virginia Beach vs. Ogden

• Ogden might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 81% less than Virginia Beach.
• Ogden offers better access to buses and trains than Virginia Beach, based on public transportation ratings. Ogden has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 3 in Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach. Ogden is considered more walkable than Virginia Beach, with a score of 44 out of 100 versus 33 out of 100 in Virginia Beach. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Ogden and Virginia Beach 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.
• The crime rate in Ogden is higher than in Virginia Beach, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 46.94 in Ogden, it is 42.0 in Virginia Beach. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Ogden. With a crime index of 53.06, Ogden ranks lower in overall safety than Virginia Beach, whose index is Virginia Beach's 58.0. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Ogden and Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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: It’s a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it’s a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• 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. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Utah, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Utah doesn’t mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to Ogden without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. 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: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Ogden

With your sights set on "Junction City", these are some of the most popular neighborhoods to consider in Ogden.

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