($1,855) Movers From Manchester, NH to Portland, OR

What to know before moving from Manchester to Portland

Moving from Manchester to Portland comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Portland is generally more expensive than Manchester, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Portland are 24% lower than in Manchester, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Manchester.
  Home prices in Portland are 27.4% higher than in Manchester.
• Income in Portland is 27.9% higher than in Manchester, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Portland include KinderCare Learning Centers, Daimler Trucks North America, and Precision Castparts.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Portland, since the cost of living for a single person in Portland is 5.0% higher than in Manchester. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Portland, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Portland is 15.6% higher than in Manchester.
• The unemployment rate in Portland is 81.58% higher than in Manchester.
• Sales taxes are the same in Portland and Manchester.
• State income taxes in Portland are 147.50% higher than in Manchester.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,150.67 in Portland to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Manchester.

How life is different in Manchester vs. Portland

• The population of Portland is about 464% greater than Manchester, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Portland offers better access to buses and trains than Manchester, based on public transportation ratings. Portland has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 3 in Manchester. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Portland means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Manchester. Portland is considered more walkable than Manchester, with a score of 81 out of 100 versus 51 out of 100 in Manchester. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Portland is considered more bike-friendly than Manchester in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Portland has a bike-friendliness score of 92 out of 100, while Manchester is rated as 42 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Portland as Manchester. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• Portland is generally as safe as Manchester, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in Portland and Manchester 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.

Other things to consider for your Manchester vs. Portland move

• Weather: Portland has cool and rainy winters and warm and dry summers. Portland also has overcast, wet, and changing weather conditions in fall, winter, and spring, Be sure to check your weather app to avoid rainy days,
• 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: 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). Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Oregon moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Oregon, 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 toPortland Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Portland

Now that you’ve chosen "Bridgetown" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Portland to check out.

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