Top Fort Collins, CO to Gainesville, FL Movers

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1. Exodus Moving and Storage: 4.86 out of 5 stars
2. Little Guys Movers : 4.76 out of 5 stars
3. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.76 out of 5 stars
4. Two College Movers: 4.72 out of 5 stars
5. Johnson Storage & Moving: 4.66 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Colorado to Florida

Planning a move from Colorado to Florida? For a studio or one-bedroom, you'll likely pay between $1,494 and $5,477. If you have a two- or three-bedroom home, expect costs to fall somewhere between $3,619 and $8,342 for the same journey (CO to FL). Moving four or five bedrooms? Typical prices range from $6,427 to $12,391.

Cost of moving containers from Colorado to Florida

If you're moving from Colorado to Florida, expect to pay between $1,204 and $3,062 for a small load. For a home with two or three bedrooms, prices typically range from $2,124 up to $4,479. Larger moves of four bedrooms or more can run between $3,081 and $5,839. Check out our guide on PODS cost for more details.

Check out the most affordable moving container companies for your move from Colorado.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Colorado to Florida

A moving rental truck is generally the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor.

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $1,206 to $2,390. A two to three-bedroom move will cost $1,318 to $2,573, and moving a home with four or more bedrooms or from Colorado to Florida costs around $1,597 to $3,381.

These quotes include the estimated fuel cost.

• Rent prices in Gainesville are 9% lower than in Fort Collins, which means you'll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you'll be able to get more for your money in Gainesville.
  Home prices in Gainesville are 47.0% lower than in Fort Collins.
• Income in Gainesville is 8.8% lower than in Fort Collins, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Gainesville — including University of Florida, Charles Perry Partners, Inc., and CPAmerica — may pay more.
• Get ready to save some money on recurring expenses like food, gas, and utility bills in Gainesville. On average, the cost of living for a single person there is 19.3% lower than in Fort Collins.
• A move to Gainesville 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 27.2% less than what it costs in Fort Collins.
• The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 21.43% lower than in Fort Collins.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Gainesville, since the city's sales taxes in Gainesville are 7.28% lower than in Fort Collins.
• One perk of moving to Gainesville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Fort Collins.

• Gainesville might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 17% less than Fort Collins.
• Gainesville offers better access to buses and trains than Fort Collins, based on public transportation ratings. Gainesville has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 4 in Fort Collins. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• You'll find Gainesville to be about as walkable as Fort Collins. 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.
• You probably won't see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Gainesville, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Fort Collins. While Fort Collins has a bike-friendliness score of 78 out of 100, Gainesville earned a 69. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• Gainesville has a lower crime rate than Fort Collins based on scores of 8.0 and Fort Collins's 17.0, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you're getting used to your new surroundings in Gainesville. With a crime index of 52.61, Gainesville ranks lower in overall safety than Fort Collins, whose index is 72.86. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Gainesville and Fort Collins 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: April, November and October are the most pleasant months in Gainesville, while August and July are the least comfortable months.
• HOA rules: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• State licensing: Individuals and companies engaging in for-profit local and intrastate moving within the Sunshine State must register each year with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Florida moving company's license by visiting the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: You won't need a moving permit in Florida, though it's smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly to Gainesville Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations. Released Value Protection stands out as a cost-effective choice, provided by movers at no extra expense, although it comes with limited coverage. In this option, the mover's liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. To ensure comprehensive coverage matching the full value of your items, consult with your chosen moving company about alternative options or explore third-party insurance providers. Secure the best protection for your belongings during the move with these tailored coverage choices.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Duckpond
• Midtown
• Northwest Gainesville
• Sugarfoot
• Suburban Heights

Best neighborhoods for families

• Northwest Gainesville
• Duckpond
• Haile Plantation
• Eastside

Things to do in Gainesville

Once you're settled into your new home in Florida, it's time to get out and discover what Gainesville has to offer. No matter your interests, there's something for everyone here:

• Arts and culture: Gainesville is home to museums and cultural arts centers like the Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, and Matheson History Museum.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park, Depot Park, and Kanapaha 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 Florida Gators (SEC) game.