($1,818) Cost of Moving From California to Rhode Island

There are many factors that influence California moving costs. The cost to move from California to Rhode Island 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: Rhode Island has warm summers and cold winters. The state's southern coastal portions have hot summers and cool winters with a mix of rain and snow.
• 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: In Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (RIPUC) is responsible for providing regulation and oversight of the moving and storage industry. The state maintains a database of licensed movers, though some information may not be current. To verify that the movers you’re considering are licensed, insured, and authorized to provide relocation services without the state, check the above link and call (401) 780-9700. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Rhode Island moving license and its status on the state regulator's official website.
• Moving permits: Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. 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. In Rhode Island, movers often provide Released Value Protection at no additional cost, offering coverage at 60 cents per pound. For enhanced protection, discuss Full Value Protection with the moving company or explore third-party insurance options. Prioritize understanding coverage limits, potential extra costs, and reading reviews before choosing an insurance plan for your move.
• Moving checklist: Peace of mind is priceless. Our moving checklist will help you know you’ve got everything covered.

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

• Block Island and Mohegan Bluffs
• Newport Cliff Walk
• The Breakers, Newport
• WaterFire Providence
• Rough Point
• The Providence Athenaeum
• The Elms
• Blithewold Mansion & Gardens
• Roger Williams Park Zoo
• Providence Children's Museum
• RISD Museum of Art
• Bellevue Avenue Historic District
• Narragansett Bay Beaches
• Colt State Park
• Benefit Street and John Brown House
• Herreshoff Marine Museum
• Fort Adams State Park
• Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
• International Tennis Hall of Fame
• Misquamicut State Beach
• Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
• National Museum of American Illustration
• Naval War College Museum
• McCoy Stadium
• Adventureland Family Fun Park
• Rhode Island State House
• Living Sharks Museum
• Bowen’s Wharf
• Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
• Newport Car Museum