Top Minneapolis, MN to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

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1. Matt's Moving Company : 4.9 out of 5 stars
2. Metcalf Moving & Storage: 4.8 out of 5 stars
3. The Move Crew: 4.62 out of 5 stars
4. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.76 out of 5 stars
5. Daymakers Moving & Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Minnesota to Utah

Hiring movers for a studio apartment or one-bedroom home from Minnesota to Utah will cost between $1,393 and $5,827. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home from MN to UT will range from $3,325 to $7,248, and a large move from Minnesota to Utah will cost from $5,342 to $10,044.

Cost of moving containers from Minnesota to Utah

If you're relocating from Minnesota to Utah, you'll typically spend between $1,016 and $2,438 for a small move. Have a two or three-bedroom home? Plan for costs to range from $1,892 up to $3,508. If you're moving a larger home—four bedrooms or more—expect to pay anywhere between $2,440 and $4,797. For a full breakdown, check out our complete PODS cost guide.

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Cost of moving truck rentals from Minnesota to Utah

Renting a moving truck is typically the most budget-friendly choice, but remember, you'll be responsible for all the heavy lifting, packing, and driving on your own.

If you're moving from a studio or one-bedroom place with a rental truck, expect to pay between $865 and $1,652. For a two- or three-bedroom move, costs usually range from $974 to $1,925. If you're tackling a four-bedroom or bigger move, your rental truck will likely run between $1,130 and $2,469.

Estimated fuel costs are already factored into these quotes.

• Rent prices are the same in Salt Lake City and Minneapolis.
• The home prices in Salt Lake City are 75.8% higher than in Minneapolis, which could mean saving up before buying a home, taking on a bigger mortgage, or downsizing.
• Income in Salt Lake City is 8.7% lower than in Minneapolis, 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 44.3% lower than in Minneapolis.
• If you're moving your family to Salt Lake City, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Salt Lake City is 2.5% higher than in Minneapolis.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 33.33% lower than in Minneapolis.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Salt Lake City, since the city's sales taxes in Salt Lake City are 14.17% lower than in Minneapolis.
• One perk of moving to Salt Lake City is paying less in state income taxes, which are 49.75% lower than in Minneapolis.

• Salt Lake City might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 53% less than Minneapolis.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Salt Lake City will be about the same as it currently is in Minneapolis. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Salt Lake City neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Minneapolis. Based on its score of 59 out of 100, Salt Lake City isn't as walkable as Minneapolis, which has a score of 71 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won't see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Salt Lake City, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Minneapolis. While Minneapolis has a bike-friendliness score of 83 out of 100, Salt Lake City earned a 74. 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.
• Salt Lake City has a lower crime rate than Minneapolis based on scores of 34.64 and Minneapolis's 56.06, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Salt Lake City than in Minneapolis, based on Salt Lake City's safety index of 65.36 versus 43.94 for Minneapolis. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Salt Lake City and Minneapolis 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: 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: 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving company's license by visiting the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: You won't need a moving permit in Utah, 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 Salt Lake City Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations. 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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Central City
• Greater Avenues
• Sugar House
• Wasatch Hollow
• Yalecrest

Best neighborhoods for families

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

Things to do in Salt Lake City

Now that you've made the move to Utah it's the perfect time to explore Salt Lake City From local hotspots to hidden gems, there's something to enjoy for every lifestyle:

• Arts and culture: Salt Lake City is home to museums and cultural arts 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 — 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 Salt Lake Bees (Pacific Coast League), Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah Utes (Pac-12), or Westminster Griffins (RMAC) game.