Top Bakersfield, CA to Fort Collins, CO Movers

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1. Meathead Movers: 4.86 out of 5 stars
2. Mentors Moving & Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars
3. Hansen's Moving and Storage: 4.58 out of 5 stars
4. Express Moving & Storage : 4.52 out of 5 stars
5. Fit Movers LLC: 4.42 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from California to Colorado

Planning a move from California to Colorado? For a studio or one-bedroom, you'll likely pay between $1,421 and $6,063. If you have a two- or three-bedroom home, expect costs to fall somewhere between $3,172 and $7,542 for the same journey (CA to CO). Moving four or five bedrooms? Typical prices range from $5,540 to $10,517.

Cost of moving containers from California to Colorado

Moving containers from California to Colorado will cost you $1,085 to $2,569 for a small move. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,926 to $3,767. A four-bedroom move or bigger will cost $2,471 to $5,223. Learn more about PODS cost.

Here are the cheapest moving container companies when moving out of California.

Cost of moving truck rentals from California to Colorado

Looking to save money? Renting a moving truck is usually your cheapest option. Just keep in mind that you'll handle all the lifting, packing, and driving yourself.

If you're moving out of a studio or one-bedroom and renting a truck, plan to spend between $910 and $1,578. For two- or three-bedroom moves, prices typically land between $973 and $1,996. Dealing with a four-bedroom-plus home? Expect rental truck costs to be somewhere between $1,222 and $2,501.

These cost ranges already include estimated fuel costs.

• You may want to budget more for rent in Fort Collins, since prices are typically 3% higher than in Bakersfield.
• The home prices in Fort Collins are 39.4% higher than in Bakersfield, which could mean saving up before buying a home, taking on a bigger mortgage, or downsizing.
• Income in Fort Collins is 12.3% lower than in Bakersfield, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Fort Collins — including Advanced Energy Industries, RIMROCK, and Woodward — may pay more.
• Get ready to save some money on recurring expenses like food, gas, and utility bills in Fort Collins. On average, the cost of living for a single person there is 14.2% lower than in Bakersfield.
• A move to Fort Collins can help cut down on a family's routine expenses, including utilities, transportation, and groceries. The cost of living for a family of four is 30.9% less than what it costs in Bakersfield.
• The unemployment rate in Fort Collins is 5.08% lower than in Bakersfield.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Fort Collins, since the city's sales taxes in Fort Collins are 8.48% lower than in Bakersfield.
• One perk of moving to Fort Collins is paying less in state income taxes, which are 58.72% lower than in Bakersfield.

• Fort Collins might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 81% less than Bakersfield.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Fort Collins will be about the same as it currently is in Bakersfield. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• You'll find Fort Collins to be about as walkable as Bakersfield. The two cities have similar walkability scores of 37 and 37 respectively out of 100 in terms of how close housing is to businesses, recreational facilities, and jobs.
• If cycling is your thing, Fort Collins is considered more bike-friendly than Bakersfield in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Fort Collins has a bike-friendliness score of 78 out of 100, while Bakersfield is rated as 44 out of 100.
• Fort Collins has a lower crime rate than Bakersfield based on scores of 17.0 and Bakersfield's 58.49, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Fort Collins than in Bakersfield, based on Fort Collins's safety index of 72.86 versus 41.51 for Bakersfield. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Fort Collins and Bakersfield is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

• Weather: August, June and September are the best months to move in Fort Collins, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Summers in Fort Collins can be mild to hot. Winters can be relatively tolerable as well.
• 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: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Colorado moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: Colorado does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state. We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move.
• Change of address: You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Fort Collins. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-free advantage, provided by movers with minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover lost or damaged a valuable item, you would only receive compensation based on this limited valuation. If you seek comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with the moving company you're hiring or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you\'ve got everything covered.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Old Town
• City Park
• Ram's Village
• Harmony Crossing

Best neighborhoods for families

• Old Town
• City Park
• Huntington Hills
• Harmony Crossing

Things to do in Fort Collins

Now that you've made the move to Colorado it's the perfect time to explore Fort Collins From local hotspots to hidden gems, there's something to enjoy for every lifestyle:

• Arts and culture: Fort Collins is home to museums and cultural arts centers like the Totally 80's Pizza & Museum, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, Museum of Art Fort Collins, and Center for Fine Art Photography.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Cache La Poudre River, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Annual Flower Trial Garden, and Spring Canyon Community Park — among other sites — are great places to hike, ride bikes, or just enjoy nature.'
• Sports: Catch a live game and cheer on the home team at an Colorado State Rams (Mountain West) game.