($1,399) Movers From San Antonio, TX to Dayton, OH

What to know before moving from San Antonio to Dayton

• Rent prices in Dayton are 38% lower than in San Antonio.
• Home prices in Dayton are 45.5% lower than in San Antonio.
• Income is the same in Dayton and San Antonio.
• The cost of living for a single person in Dayton is 27.4% lower than in San Antonio.
• The cost of living for a family in Dayton is 23.2% lower than in San Antonio.
• The unemployment rate in Dayton is 78.95% higher than in San Antonio.
• Sales taxes in Dayton are 9.09% lower than in San Antonio.
• State income taxes in Dayton are 3.50% higher than in San Antonio.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,178.21 in Dayton to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Antonio.

How life is different in San Antonio vs. Dayton

• Dayton's population is about 90% less than San Antonio.
• Dayton's public transportation has a similar score to San Antonio.
• Dayton is more walkable than San Antonio with a score of 45 out of 100 vs San Antonio's 37 out of 100.
• With a score of 47 out of 100, Dayton is more bike-friendly than San Antonio, which has a score of 45 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Dayton's crime rate is lower than San Antonio with a score of 4.0 compared to San Antonio's 48.06. This means that Dayton neighborhoods are safer than 4.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Antonio neighborhoods are safer than 48.06%.
• Dayton is considered to be less safe than San Antonio with a score of 40.68 vs San Antonio's 51.94.
• Air quality in Dayton is moderate, and in San Antonio it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Antonio vs. Dayton move

• Weather: September, June and May are the best months to move to Dayton.
• 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 Dayton. 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 Dayton

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Gem City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Dayton.

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