($1,357) Movers From San Diego, CA to Eugene, OR

What to know before moving from San Diego to Eugene

• Rent prices in Eugene are 45% lower than in San Diego.
• Home prices in Eugene are 54.2% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in Eugene is 14.4% lower than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a single person in Eugene is 45.8% lower than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a family in Eugene is 43.3% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in Eugene is 4.55% lower than in San Diego.
• Sales taxes in Eugene are 100.00% lower than in San Diego.
• State income taxes in Eugene are 25.56% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,626.42 in Eugene to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Diego.

How life is different in San Diego vs. Eugene

• Eugene's population is about 87% less than San Diego.
• Eugene's public transportation has a score of 5 out of 10 versus San Diego's lower score of 6.
• Eugene is less walkable than San Diego with a score of 46 out of 100 vs San Diego's 53 out of 100.
• With a score of 72 out of 100, Eugene is more bike-friendly than San Diego, which has a score of 43 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Eugene's crime rate is lower than San Diego with a score of 6.0 compared to San Diego's 39.83. This means that Eugene neighborhoods are safer than 6.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Diego neighborhoods are safer than 39.83%.
• Eugene is considered to be less safe than San Diego with a score of 54.24 vs San Diego's 60.17.
• Air quality in Eugene is good, and in San Diego it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Diego vs. Eugene move

• Weather: July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Eugene. So consider these months when you're planning to move to this city.
• 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 Eugene. 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 Eugene

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Emerald Valley", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Eugene.

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