The Columbus, OH metro has a median home value of $300,800 in the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, against $502,300 for the Reno metro. The route from our Sparks warehouse runs about 2,232 road miles, close to 39 hours of driving.
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2,232 miles by road
| Measure | Columbus, OH | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,945 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,274 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $300,800 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 37 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 85 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 28.2 in | 20.9 in |
Data (read 2026-10-19): OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020; U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020.
Columbus is Ohio's capital, and a household arriving from Reno meets a damp climate and rules that run on Ohio's 30 day clock. This page covers those destination details and how O'Brien's plans the shipment.
For the Columbus metro the American Community Survey lists a median home value of $300,800, median gross rent of $1,274 and median household income of $81,945. The city of Columbus comes in at $252,900 for a home and $1,295 for rent. Reno metro medians are $502,300 for a home and $1,592 for rent.
Renters make up 55.9 percent of city households and 38.7 percent across the metro. Because the metro median sits well above the city median, the suburbs are where the larger houses are, and a larger house usually means a longer inventory. The in-home estimate in Reno is the right time to settle that list.
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the John Glenn airport station show a January high of 37.1 degrees and a July high of 85.4, with overnight lows of 22.0 and 65.4. Annual precipitation is 41.57 inches and snowfall averages 28.2 inches. Reno's July high is 93.9 in dry air, so the heat reads very differently on each end.
Frequent rain is the planning point. A crew can unload in the rain with covers and floor protection, but it is easier for everyone when you have cleared a dry path and a place to set boxes inside the door.
The Ohio BMV asks new residents to transfer their license, title and registration within 30 days of establishing residency. Ohio Revised Code 4503.111 uses the same 30 days for vehicle registration, so one trip to a deputy registrar can cover both if you bring your paperwork together.
Ohio levies a single 2.75 percent rate on nonbusiness income over $26,050 starting with tax year 2026. The state sales and use tax is 5.75 percent, and counties add their own share. Nevada has no individual income tax, which is why a part-year return deserves a professional's eye.
You book with O'Brien's and we coordinate the move through the Bekins Van Lines network. The first step is a free, no-obligation in-home estimate at your Reno or Sparks home, with 10 free heavy-duty boxes yours to keep. After packing and loading, your written estimate sets the delivery window. See how an interstate move works with a Bekins agent for each stage.
If your Columbus lease starts later than your Reno move-out, the household can stay in a 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft wooden vault at our Sparks warehouse. Vault storage starts from $40 per month, and goods ship on about 2 to 3 weeks of notice.
U.S. DOT No. 30611
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Nevada CPCN 1070
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O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. What being a Bekins agent means.
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The American Community Survey lists a median home value of $300,800 for the Columbus metro and $252,900 for the city. Reno's metro median is $502,300.
The Ohio BMV says 30 days from establishing residency.
Yes. NOAA normals show 41.57 inches of annual precipitation at the Columbus airport station, which is far above Reno's desert totals.
What customers say about O'Brien's
Janet M.
I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move.
Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward.
Judy H.
I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!!
WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know.
Francie H.
We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future.
Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity!
Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home.
