Top Cape Coral, FL to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Moving from Salt Lake City to Cape Coral guide.

1. Modern Movers, Inc.: 4.62 out of 5 stars
2. Frank & Sons Moving & Storage, Inc: 4.48 out of 5 stars
3. Curry Moving & Storage: 4.8 out of 5 stars
4. Trend Moving & Storage: 4.52 out of 5 stars
5. Price Moving, LLC: 4.52 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Florida to Utah

Planning a move from Florida to Utah? For a studio or one-bedroom, you'll likely pay between $1,480 and $5,857. If you have a two- or three-bedroom home, expect costs to fall somewhere between $3,859 and $8,769 for the same journey (FL to UT). Moving four or five bedrooms? Typical prices range from $7,482 to $13,308.

Cost of moving containers from Florida to Utah

Moving from Florida to Utah? For a small load, you'll likely pay between $1,565 and $4,135. If you have a two- or three-bedroom home, costs usually range from $2,897 to $5,838. Got a big family or a four-plus bedroom house? Expect prices ranging anywhere from $4,106 up to $8,013. For detailed pricing info, take a look at our complete PODS cost guide.

Check out the most affordable moving container companies to help with your move from Florida.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Florida to Utah

Renting a moving truck typically costs the least, but you'll be responsible for both the heavy lifting and all the driving.

Expect to pay between $1,656 and $3,506 to move a studio or one-bedroom apartment with a rental truck. For a two- or three-bedroom move, prices usually range from $1,961 to $4,095. If you're relocating a four-bedroom (or larger) home, you'll likely spend anywhere from $2,359 to $4,631.

These estimates factor in the average cost of fuel.

• Rent prices in Salt Lake City are 30% lower than in Cape Coral, which means you'll have more money in your pocket each month.
• The home prices in Salt Lake City are 51.0% higher than in Cape Coral, which could mean saving up before buying a home, taking on a bigger mortgage, or downsizing.
• Income in Salt Lake City is 2.0% lower than in Cape Coral, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Salt Lake City — including Intermountain Healthcare, Alsco, and EnerBank USA — may pay more.
• Get ready to save some money on recurring expenses like food, gas, and utility bills in Salt Lake City. On average, the cost of living for a single person there is 48.7% lower than in Cape Coral.
• A move to Salt Lake City 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 20.0% less than what it costs in Cape Coral.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 34.78% lower than in Cape Coral.
• Shopping and dining out will likely be a little pricier in Salt Lake City, since its sales taxes are 19.23% higher than what you are paying in Cape Coral.
• State income taxes in Salt Lake City are 4.95% higher than in Cape Coral.

• Salt Lake City might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 8% less than Cape Coral.
• Salt Lake City offers better access to buses and trains than Cape Coral, based on public transportation ratings. Salt Lake City has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 2 in Cape Coral. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Salt Lake City means you'll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Cape Coral. Salt Lake City is considered more walkable than Cape Coral, with a score of 59 out of 100 versus 17 out of 100 in Cape Coral. A city's walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Salt Lake City is considered more bike-friendly than Cape Coral in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 out of 100, while Cape Coral is rated as 37 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Salt Lake City is higher than in Cape Coral, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 34.64 in Salt Lake City, it is 19.41 in Cape Coral. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city's crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you're getting used to your new surroundings in Salt Lake City. With a crime index of 65.36, Salt Lake City ranks lower in overall safety than Cape Coral, whose index is 80.59. 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 Salt Lake City and Cape Coral 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: June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Salt Lake City, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• 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: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: Utah 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 Salt Lake City. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you\'ve got everything covered.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Capitol Hill
• East Bench
• Greater Avenues
• Wasatch Hollow
• Yalecrest

Best neighborhoods for families

• East Bench
• Greater Avenues
• Liberty Wells
• Sugar House
• Yalecrest

Things to do in Salt Lake City

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

• Arts and culture: Cultural attractions in Salt Lake City include museums and art centers like the Natural History Museum of Utah, Clark Planetarium, Wheeler Historic Farm, Joseph Smith Memorial Building, and Land Cruiser Heritage Museum.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Big Cottonwood Canyon, Red Butte Garden, Temple Square, and Liberty Park — and more, offering great opportunities to hike, bike, or relax in nature.
• Sports: Nothing beats the thrill of cheering on the home team at an Salt Lake Bees (Pacific Coast League), Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah Utes (Pac-12), or Westminster Griffins (RMAC) game.