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What to know before moving from Lubbock to Ogden

Moving from Lubbock to Ogden comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Ogden is generally more expensive than Lubbock, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Ogden are 2% higher than in Lubbock, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Lubbock.
  Home prices in Ogden are 92.2% higher than in Lubbock.
• Income in Ogden is 7.4% higher than in Lubbock, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Ogden include CFJ Properties, Inc., Weber State University, and Staker Parson Companies.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Ogden, since the cost of living for a single person in Ogden is 18.9% higher than in Lubbock. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Ogden, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 15.0% higher than in Lubbock.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 35.59% lower than in Lubbock.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Ogden, since the city’s sales taxes in Ogden are 12.12% lower than in Lubbock.
• State income taxes in Ogden are 4.95% higher than in Lubbock.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,566.76 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Lubbock.

How life is different in Lubbock vs. Ogden

• Ogden might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 67% less than Lubbock.
• Ogden offers better access to buses and trains than Lubbock, based on public transportation ratings. Ogden has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 3 in Lubbock. 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 Lubbock. Ogden is considered more walkable than Lubbock, with a score of 44 out of 100 versus 39 out of 100 in Lubbock. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Ogden and Lubbock are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 44 and 43 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.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Ogden as Lubbock. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Ogden than in Lubbock, based on Ogden’s safety index of 53.06 versus 48.61 for Lubbock. 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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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