($1,510) Cost of Moving From California to Kentucky

There are many factors that influence California moving costs. The cost to move from California to Kentucky will depend on these factors:

• Move size: Moving a large home costs more than moving a studio apartment.
• Time of year: The peak moving season in California is in the summer, so moving companies will likely charge more.
• DIY vs. professional mover: DIY moving services are cheaper but you do all the heavy lifting compared to letting the pros handle your move.

• Weather: Kentucky has relatively hot, humid, rainy summers, and moderately cold and rainy winters. Kansas rarely experiences the extremes cold of the northern states nor the heat of the state in the Deep South.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: One common and important example of something that should be handled ahead of time is reserving the building's elevator and finding out their rules for using the elevator.
• Parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles, find out ahead of time with your new local rules.
• State licensing: Movers in Kentucky are licensed and regulated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) – Division of Motor Carriers. Moving companies that operate within the state must carry adequate cargo insurance and file public tariffs detailing the services they offer and the cost for each. The KYTC can assist consumers with resolving disputes with movers, but only after a customer makes a formal written complaint. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Kentucky moving license and its status on the state regulator's official website.
• Moving permits: Kentucky 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 so that all your mail will get properly forwarded to Kentucky. Get started here.
• Mover's insurance: Interstate moving companies are required under federal law to provide basic insurance — also called “released value protection” — free of charge to all moving customers. Choose Released Value Protection for free, basic coverage from movers at 60 cents per pound. For comprehensive protection matching your items' full value, consult your moving company for alternative options or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Peace of mind is priceless. Our moving checklist will help you know you’ve got everything covered.

While you’re in Kentucky, you won’t be bored. These are some of the coolest places to visit in your new home state:

• Mammoth Cave National Park
• Churchill Downs
• Kentucky Horse Park
• Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
• Daniel Boone National Forest
• Creation Museum
• Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
• Louisville Zoo
• Newport Aquarium
• Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay
• Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
• Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
• Muhammad Ali Center
• Lost River Cave
• Louisville Mega Cavern
• Great American Dollhouse Museum
• Big Four Bridge
• National Corvette Museum
• Ark Encounter
• Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
• My Old Kentucky Home State Park
• National Quilt Museum
• Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland
• Waverly Hills Sanatorium
• Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum