($1,480) Movers From Mobile, AL to Portland, ME

What to know before moving from Mobile to Portland

• Rent prices in Portland are 53% higher than in Mobile.
• Home prices in Portland are 191.1% higher than in Mobile.
• Income in Portland is 3.6% higher than in Mobile.
• The cost of living for a single person in Portland is 36.5% higher than in Mobile.
• The cost of living for a family in Portland is 47.7% higher than in Mobile.
• The unemployment rate in Portland is 16.13% lower than in Mobile.
• Sales taxes in Portland are 45.00% lower than in Mobile.
• State income taxes in Portland are 16.00% higher than in Mobile.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,094.79 in Portland to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Mobile.

How life is different in Mobile vs. Portland

• Portland's population is about 63% less than Mobile.
• Portland's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Mobile's higher score of 3.
• Portland is more walkable than Mobile with a score of 62 out of 100 vs Mobile's 32 out of 100.
• With a score of 68 out of 100, Portland is more bike-friendly than Mobile, which has a score of 34 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Portland's crime rate is lower than Mobile with a score of 32.16 compared to Mobile's 64.95. This means that Portland neighborhoods are safer than 32.16% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Mobile neighborhoods are safer than 64.95%.
• Portland is considered to be safer than Mobile with a safety index of 67.84 vs Mobile's 35.05.
• Air quality in Portland is good, and in Mobile it's good.

Other things to consider for your Mobile vs. Portland move

• Weather: August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Portland, while January and February are the least comfortable months.
• 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 Maine, 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 Maine moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Maine 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 Portland. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Consider cost-free Released Value Protection from movers in Maine, offering basic coverage at 60 cents per pound. If you seek full-value protection, discuss alternative options 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 Portland

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

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