($1,284) Movers From Fayetteville, NC to Michigan

Factors influencing moving costs from Fayetteville to Michigan

The cost of Fayetteville movers will depend on:

• Move size: The amount of items you have — as well as your home size and layout — will impact the total cost of your relocation.
• Time of year: Summer is peak moving season in Fayetteville, so moving companies will likely charge more.
• DIY vs. professional mover: DIY moving services are usually cheaper but involve more work and stress compared to hiring the pros.

What to know before moving from Fayetteville, NC, to Michigan

If you’re moving to Michigan from Fayetteville, NC, you’ll want to compare what life will be like.

Compare cost of living: Fayetteville vs. Michigan

• Rent is about 24% less expensive in Michigan than in Fayetteville.
• Home prices are about 14.1% higher in Michigan than in Fayetteville.
• The average income is about 14.1% higher in Michigan than in Fayetteville.
• Michigan has a lower unemployment rate than Fayetteville by about 64.9%.
• Income taxes are 5.56% lower in Michigan than in Fayetteville.

How life is different in Fayetteville, NC, from Michigan

• The population of Michigan is approximately 4,642% greater than the population of Fayetteville.
• In the last presidential election, Michigan voted Republican and Fayetteville voted Democratic.
• The average high in the summertime in Michigan is 81º F and in Fayetteville, it’s 91º F.
• During the coldest part of the year, Michigan reaches the temperature of 14º F and Fayetteville gets down to 32º F.
• You can expect about 34 inches of annual rainfall in Michigan vs. 45 inches of rainfall in Fayetteville.
• In Michigan, it snows about 64 inches annually vs. 2 inches of snow in Fayetteville.

Other considerations when moving to Michigan from Fayetteville

• Weather: Michigan has a continental climate, although there are two distinct regions. The southern and central parts of the Lower Peninsula (south of Saginaw Bay and from the Grand Rapids area southward) have a warmer climate with hot summers and cold winters. The northern part of the Lower Peninsula and the entire Upper Peninsula has a more severe climate (Köppen Dfb), with warm, but shorter summers and longer, cold to very cold winters. Some parts of the state average high temperatures below freezing from December through February, and into early March in the far northern parts. During the winter through the middle of February, the state is frequently subjected to heavy lake-effect snow. The state averages 30 days of thunderstorm activity per year. These can be severe, especially in the southern part of the state. The state averages 17 tornadoes per year, which are more common in the state's extreme southern section..
• 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: The agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Michigan moving license and its status on the state regulator's official website.
• Moving permits: Michigan 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 Michigan. Get started here.
• Moving insurance: Every state has their own requirements when it comes to insurance. In Alabama, Massachusetts, and Michigan, choose the economical option of Released Value Protection, provided by movers at no extra cost. However, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternatives or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Peace of mind is priceless. Our moving checklist will help you know you’ve got everything covered.

Things to do in Michigan

Whether you’re looking for parks, museums, sports, or even universities, you’ll be happy to find a plethora of these in Michigan.

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