($1,593) Movers From Minneapolis, MN to Eugene, OR

What to know before moving from Minneapolis to Eugene

• Rent prices in Eugene are 8% higher than in Minneapolis.
• Home prices in Eugene are 47.1% higher than in Minneapolis.
• Income in Eugene is 10.9% lower than in Minneapolis.
• The cost of living for a single person in Eugene is 53.5% lower than in Minneapolis.
• The cost of living for a family in Eugene is 7.0% lower than in Minneapolis.
• The unemployment rate in Eugene is 40.00% higher than in Minneapolis.
• Sales taxes in Eugene are 100.00% lower than in Minneapolis.
• State income taxes are the same in Eugene and Minneapolis.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,395.38 in Eugene to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Minneapolis.

How life is different in Minneapolis vs. Eugene

• Eugene's population is about 58% less than Minneapolis.
• Eugene's public transportation has a score of 5 out of 10 versus Minneapolis's lower score of 8.
• Eugene is less walkable than Minneapolis with a score of 46 out of 100 vs Minneapolis's 71 out of 100.
• Eugene has a bike-friendliness score 72 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Minneapolis, which has a score of 83 out of 100.
• Eugene's crime rate is lower than Minneapolis with a score of 6.0 compared to Minneapolis's 56.06. This means that Eugene neighborhoods are safer than 6.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Minneapolis neighborhoods are safer than 56.06%.
• Eugene is considered to be safer than Minneapolis with a safety index of 54.24 vs Minneapolis's 43.94.
• Air quality in Eugene is good, and in Minneapolis it's good.

Other things to consider for your Minneapolis 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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