Top Salt Lake City, UT to Fort Wayne, IN Movers

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1. Moving Connections: 4.66 out of 5 stars
2. Two Man Movers : 4.66 out of 5 stars
3. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.66 out of 5 stars
4. Best Of Utah Moving Company LLC: 4.52 out of 5 stars
5. Kellogg Movers: 4.52 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Utah to Indiana

Moving a studio or one-bedroom home from Utah to Indiana typically costs between $1,529 and $6,160. For a two- or three-bedroom home, expect prices to fall between $3,879 and $8,872 when moving from UT to IN. If you're tackling a large move (think four or five bedrooms) from Utah to Indiana, you're looking at costs ranging from $6,433 up to $12,187.

Cost of moving containers from Utah to Indiana

If you're moving from Utah to Indiana, expect to pay between $1,243 and $3,029 for a small load. For a home with two or three bedrooms, prices typically range from $2,131 up to $4,738. Larger moves of four bedrooms or more can run between $2,993 and $5,965. Check out our guide on PODS cost for more details.

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

Cost of moving truck rentals from Utah to Indiana

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 $1,095 and $2,299. For a two- or three-bedroom move, costs usually range from $1,235 to $2,499. If you're tackling a four-bedroom or bigger move, your rental truck will likely run between $1,618 and $3,246.

Estimated fuel costs are already factored into these quotes.

• Rent prices in Fort Wayne are 22% lower than in Salt Lake City, 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 Fort Wayne.
  Home prices in Fort Wayne are 58.5% lower than in Salt Lake City.
• Income in Fort Wayne is 15.6% lower than in Salt Lake City, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Fort Wayne — including Steel Dynamics, Franklin Electric, and Fort Wayne Community Schools — may pay more.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Fort Wayne, since the cost of living for a single person in Fort Wayne is 19.7% higher than in Salt Lake City. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• A move to Fort Wayne can help cut down on a family's routine expenses, including utilities, transportation, and groceries. The cost of living for a family of four is 34.7% less than what it costs in Salt Lake City.
• The unemployment rate in Fort Wayne is 70.00% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Fort Wayne, since the city's sales taxes in Fort Wayne are 9.68% lower than in Salt Lake City.
• One perk of moving to Fort Wayne is paying less in state income taxes, which are 36.36% lower than in Salt Lake City.

• The population of Fort Wayne is about 33% greater than Salt Lake City, 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.
• Getting around Fort Wayne without a car might be more difficult than in Salt Lake City. Fort Wayne has a public transportation score of 3 out of 10, whereas Salt Lake City is ranked 8. Ratings are based on a city's transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Fort Wayne neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Salt Lake City. Based on its score of 32 out of 100, Fort Wayne isn't as walkable as Salt Lake City, which has a score of 59 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 Fort Wayne, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Salt Lake City. While Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 out of 100, Fort Wayne earned a 41. 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.
• The crime rate in Fort Wayne is higher than in Salt Lake City, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 40.9 in Fort Wayne, it is 34.64 in Salt Lake City. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city's crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you're getting used to your new surroundings in Fort Wayne. With a crime index of 59.1, Fort Wayne ranks lower in overall safety than Salt Lake City, whose index is 65.36. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Fort Wayne and Salt Lake City 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: Fort Wayne summers are hot, humid, and wet. Winters are generally cold with moderate snowfall. Severe weather is not uncommon, particularly in the spring and summer months; the city experiences an average of 39 thunderstorm days and about 10 severe weather days annually.
• 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 Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) regulate movers operating within Indiana and issue moving companies Indiana Households Goods Carriers Numbers. Check to make sure prospective movers have one and that it’s up to date. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Indiana moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: Indiana does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state. We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move.
• Change of address: You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Fort Wayne. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Opt for Released Value Protection – a budget-friendly choice with no extra cost from movers, though coverage is limited to 60 cents per pound. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, reimbursement is just $15. To ensure coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you\'ve got everything covered.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• West Central
• North Anthony
• Downtown
• Northside
• Historic Northeast

Best neighborhoods for families

• Pine Valley
• Aboite Township
• Cherry Hill
• Arlington Park
• Georgetown

Things to do in Fort Wayne

After settling into your new Indiana home, you'll want to branch out and explore your new city. Luckily, Fort Wayne has lots to offer, no matter what you're interested in:

• Arts and culture: Fort Wayne features a variety of museums and cultural arts centers, including the Science Central, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum, History Center, and Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Lakeside Park & Rose Garden, Kreager Park, Buckner Park, and Promenade Park — among other spots — perfect for hiking, biking, or simply soaking up the outdoors.
• Sports: Grab a seat and root for the home team during an Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) and Fort Wayne Ants (NBA G League) game.