Considerations when moving from Sacramento to Ontario

Cost of living: Sacramento vs. Ontario

Sacramento Ontario
Average rent cost $1,899 $2,619
Average home value $476,699 $668,089
Average income (per capita) $78,954 $71,908
Cost of living (single person) $2,656 $2,473
Cost of living (family of 4) $6,191 $5,793
Unemployment rate 7.7% 6.9%
  • Rent prices in Ontario are 38% higher than in Sacramento.
  • Home prices in Ontario are 40.1% higher than in Sacramento.
  • Income in Ontario is 8.9% lower than in Sacramento.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Ontario is 6.9% lower than in Sacramento.
  • The cost of living for a family in Ontario is 6.4% lower than in Sacramento.
  • The unemployment rate in Ontario is 10.39% lower than in Sacramento.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,793.30 in Ontario to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Sacramento.

How life is different in Sacramento vs. Ontario

Ontario Sacramento
Population 175,265 524,943
Political leaning Democratic 49.8-48.3 Democratic 51-46
Summer high 92ยบF 93ยบF
Winter low 43ยบF 39ยบF
Annual rain 16" 20"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 50.25 49.21
  • The population of Ontario is approximately 67% lower than the population of Sacramento.
  • In the last presidential election, Ontario voted Democratic and Sacramento voted Democratic.
  • The average high in the summertime in Ontario is 92ยบF and in Sacramento, itโ€™s 93ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Ontario reaches the temperature of 43ยบF and Sacramento gets down to 39ยบF.
  • You can expect about 16 inches of annual rainfall in Ontario vs 20 inches of rainfall in Sacramento.
  • In Ontario, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Sacramento.
  • Ontario has a higher crime rate than Sacramento with a crime index of 50.25 vs 49.21.

Things to do in Ontario

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Ontario has plenty to offer:

Museums in Ontariotoggle

  • Museum of History and Art, Ontario

Parks in Ontariotoggle

  • Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park

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Universities in Ontariotoggle

  • University of La Verne

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Sacramento to Ontario?toggle

To ship furniture from Sacramento to Ontario with a mover will cost between $1,331 and $3,552. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $2,167โ€“$6,059, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Sacramento to Ontario will cost from $3,900โ€“$8,403.

How much are moving container companies from Sacramento to Ontario?toggle

Moving containers from Sacramento to Ontario will cost you $769 to $1,957 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,365 to $2,832. A larger home will cost $1,884 to $3,272.

How much is a moving truck from Sacramento to Ontario?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $435 to $791. A larger move will cost $492 to $1,014, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Sacramento to Ontario costs from $616 to $1,217.

How far in advance should I book Sacramento-to-Ontario movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Sacramento to Ontario at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Sacramento-to-Ontario movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Ontario?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Ontario is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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