($1,514) Movers From Colorado Springs, CO to Cleveland, OH

What to know before moving from Colorado Springs to Cleveland

• Rent prices in Cleveland are 28% lower than in Colorado Springs.
• Home prices in Cleveland are 75.9% lower than in Colorado Springs.
• Income in Cleveland is 17.8% lower than in Colorado Springs.
• The cost of living for a single person in Cleveland is 7.5% lower than in Colorado Springs.
• The cost of living for a family in Cleveland is 11.0% lower than in Colorado Springs.
• The unemployment rate in Cleveland and Colorado Springs.
• Sales taxes in Cleveland are 2.44% lower than in Colorado Springs.
• State income taxes in Cleveland are 36.25% lower than in Colorado Springs.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,776.08 in Cleveland to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Colorado Springs.

How life is different in Colorado Springs vs. Cleveland

• Cleveland's population is about 22% less than Colorado Springs.
• Cleveland's public transportation has a score of 8 out of 10 versus Colorado Springs's higher score of 3.
• Cleveland is more walkable than Colorado Springs with a score of 57 out of 100 vs Colorado Springs's 36 out of 100.
• With a score of 52 out of 100, Cleveland is more bike-friendly than Colorado Springs, which has a score of 45 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Cleveland's crime rate is higher than Colorado Springs with a score of 63.41 compared to Colorado Springs's 41.94. This means that Cleveland neighborhoods are safer than 63.41% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Colorado Springs neighborhoods are safer than 41.94%.
• Cleveland is considered to be less safe than Colorado Springs with a score of 36.59 vs Colorado Springs's 58.06.
• Air quality in Cleveland is moderate, and in Colorado Springs it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Colorado Springs vs. Cleveland move

• Weather: Cleveland has four very distinct seasons. This means that in the wintertime, you should prepare for snow and in the summer it's usually warm.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Ohio, 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. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Ohio moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Ohio does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Cleveland. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Opt for cost-free Released Value Protection from movers, offering minimal coverage with a maximum liability of 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Cleveland

Now that you've decided to make the move to "America's North Coast", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Cleveland.

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