($1,602) Cost of Moving From Massachusetts to Oregon

There are many factors that influence Massachusetts moving costs. The cost to move from Massachusetts to Oregon will depend on these factors:

• Move size: Moving a large home costs more than moving a studio apartment.
• Time of year: The peak moving season in Massachusetts is in the summer, so moving companies will likely charge more.
• DIY vs. professional mover: DIY moving services are cheaper but you do all the heavy lifting compared to letting the pros handle your move.

• Weather: Most of Oregon has a generally mild climate, though there is significant variation given the variety of landscapes across the state. Oregon is very wet in the winter, moderately to very wet during the spring and fall, and dry during the summer. The eastern two-thirds of Oregon, which largely comprise high desert, have cold, snowy winters and very dry summers.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: One common and important example of something that should be handled ahead of time is reserving the building's elevator and finding out their rules for using the elevator.
• Parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles, find out ahead of time with your new local rules.
• 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 on the state regulator's official website.
• 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 so that all your mail will get properly forwarded to Oregon. Get started here.
• Mover's insurance: Interstate moving companies are required under federal law to provide basic insurance — also called “released value protection” — free of charge to all moving customers. 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: Peace of mind is priceless. Our moving checklist will help you know you’ve got everything covered.

While you’re in Oregon, you won’t be bored. These are some of the coolest places to visit in your new home state:

• Crater Lake National Park
• Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
• Mount Hood National Forest
• Cannon Beach
• Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
• Visit Yachats
• Visit Astoria
• Oregon Coast Aquarium
• Wallowa Lake
• Portland Japanese Garden
• Smith Rock State Park
• Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
• Silver Falls State Park
• Willamette National Forest
• Newberry National Volcanic Monument
• Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
• Columbia River Maritime Museum
• High Desert Museum
• Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
• Powell’s City of Books
• Voodoo Doughnut
• Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
• Washington Park
• John Day Fossil Beds
• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry