($730) Movers From Olympia, WA to Portland, OR

What to know before moving from Olympia to Portland

• Rent prices in Portland are 19% lower than in Olympia.
• Home prices in Portland are 2.7% higher than in Olympia.
• Income in Portland is 29.2% higher than in Olympia.
• The cost of living for a single person in Portland is 4.0% higher than in Olympia.
• The cost of living for a family in Portland is 12.7% higher than in Olympia.
• The unemployment rate in Portland is 23.21% higher than in Olympia.
• Sales taxes in Portland are 100.00% lower than in Olympia.
• State income taxes in Portland are 9.90% higher than in Olympia.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,120.10 in Portland to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Olympia.

How life is different in Olympia vs. Portland

• Portland's population is about 1,073% greater than Olympia.
• Portland's public transportation has a score of 8 out of 10 versus Olympia's higher score of 5.
• Portland is more walkable than Olympia with a score of 81 out of 100 vs Olympia's 39 out of 100.
• With a score of 92 out of 100, Portland is more bike-friendly than Olympia, which has a score of 59 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Portland's crime rate is higher than Olympia with a score of 57.37 compared to Olympia's 27.95. This means that Portland neighborhoods are safer than 57.37% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Olympia neighborhoods are safer than 27.95%.
• Portland is considered to be less safe than Olympia with a score of 42.63 vs Olympia's 62.25.
• Air quality in Portland is good, and in Olympia it's good.

Other things to consider for your Olympia vs. Portland move

• Weather: Portland has cool and rainy winters and warm and dry summers. Portland also has overcast, wet, and changing weather conditions in fall, winter, and spring, Be sure to check your weather app to avoid rainy days,
• 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: Moving companies headquartered in Oregon must possess an up-to-date USDOT Number as well as a license issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Oregon moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Oregon 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. Released Value Protection is a cost-effective choice as it comes at no extra cost. Movers provide this option without additional charges, but the coverage it offers is minimal. With Released Value Protection, the mover's liability is limited to 60 cents per pound per article.
• 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 "Bridgetown", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Portland.

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