Top Eugene, OR to Boston, MA Movers

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1. Elite Relocation Services: 4.8 out of 5 stars
2. Cross Town Moves: 4.66 out of 5 stars
3. Skinny Wimp Moving Eugene: 4.38 out of 5 stars
4. Bertsch Moving & Storage Co. Inc: 4.48 out of 5 stars
5. Lile Relocation Services: 4.76 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Oregon to Massachusetts

Moving a studio or one-bedroom home from Oregon to Massachusetts typically costs between $1,836 and $7,510. For a two- or three-bedroom home, expect prices to fall between $5,480 and $10,893 when moving from OR to MA. If you're tackling a large move (think four or five bedrooms) from Oregon to Massachusetts, you're looking at costs ranging from $9,795 up to $16,878.

Cost of moving containers from Oregon to Massachusetts

If you're moving from Oregon to Massachusetts, expect to pay between $1,611 and $4,354 for a small load. For a home with two or three bedrooms, prices typically range from $2,974 up to $6,420. Larger moves of four bedrooms or more can run between $3,944 and $8,095. Check out our guide on PODS cost for more details.

Check out the most affordable moving container companies for your move from Oregon.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Oregon to Massachusetts

A moving rental truck is generally the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor.

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $1,926 to $3,592. A two to three-bedroom move will cost $2,045 to $4,276, and moving a home with four or more bedrooms or from Oregon to Massachusetts costs around $2,586 to $5,252.

These quotes include the estimated fuel cost.

• You may want to budget more for rent in Boston, since prices are typically 113% higher than in Eugene.
• The home prices in Boston are 60.8% higher than in Eugene, which could mean saving up before buying a home, taking on a bigger mortgage, or downsizing.
• You're likely to make a higher income living in Boston, where incomes are, on average, 42.9% higher than in Eugene. Major employers in Boston include General Electric, Fidelity Investments, and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Boston, since the cost of living for a single person in Boston is 165.7% higher than in Eugene. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you're moving your family to Boston, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Boston is 158.1% higher than in Eugene.
• The unemployment rate in Boston is 1.59% lower than in Eugene.
• Shopping and dining out will likely be a little pricier in Boston, since its sales taxes are 6.25% higher than what you are paying in Eugene.
• One perk of moving to Boston is paying less in state income taxes, which are 9.09% lower than in Eugene.

• The population of Boston is about 282% greater than Eugene, 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.
• Boston offers better access to buses and trains than Eugene, based on public transportation ratings. Boston has a transit score of 9 out of 10 compared to 5 in Eugene. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Boston means you'll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Eugene. Boston is considered more walkable than Eugene, with a score of 98 out of 100 versus 46 out of 100 in Eugene. A city's walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Boston is considered more bike-friendly than Eugene in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Boston has a bike-friendliness score of 86 out of 100, while Eugene is rated as 72 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Boston is higher than in Eugene, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 39.88 in Boston, it is 6.0 in Eugene. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city's crime levels.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Boston than in Eugene, based on Boston's safety index of 60.12 versus 54.24 for Eugene. 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 Boston and Eugene 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: Boston summers are typically warm and humid, while winters are cold and stormy, with occasional periods of heavy snow. Spring and fall are usually cool to mild.
• 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 in Massachusetts are required to obtain a license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities – Transportation Oversight Division to provide local and intrastate moving services in Massachusetts movers must carry adequate cargo insurance and publicly file their tariffs required to list the services they provide and the cost for each. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Massachusetts moving company's license by visiting the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: You won't need a moving permit in Massachusetts, 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 Boston Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations. In Alabama and Massachusetts, Released Value Protection is a no-cost option provided by movers but offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. If you seek full value coverage for your items, consider consulting with your moving company for alternative options or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Allston-Brighton
• Back Bay-Beacon Hill
• East Boston
• Jamaica Plain
• South Boston

Best neighborhoods for families

• Charlestown
• East Boston
• Hyde Park
• Roslindale
• West Roxbury

Things to do in Boston

Once you're settled into your new home in Massachusetts, it's time to get out and discover what Boston has to offer. No matter your interests, there's something for everyone here:

• Arts and culture: Boston is home to museums and cultural arts centers like the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, Museum of Science, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Boston Public Garden, Boston Common, Arnold Arboretum, and Charles River Esplanade — 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 Boston Red Sox (MLB), Boston Bruins (NHL), Boston Celtics (NBA), or New England Patriots (NFL) game.