Top St. George, UT to Portland, OR Movers

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Moving from Portland to St. George guide.

1. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.58 out of 5 stars
2. Legacy Moving: 4.28 out of 5 stars
3. Dixie Moving & Storage: 4.04 out of 5 stars
4. St. George Pro Movers: 3.96 out of 5 stars
5. Big Ben's Moving And Storage LLC: 3.96 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Utah to Oregon

If you're packing up a studio or one-bedroom to move from Utah to Oregon, you can expect prices to land between $1,364 and $5,703. For a two- or three-bedroom space, your costs will usually range from $3,078 to $6,853 for the trip from UT to OR. If you're moving a large four- or five-bedroom home, you're likely looking at a price tag between $4,802 and $9,055.

Cost of moving containers from Utah to Oregon

When you're heading from Utah to Oregon, and you're only moving a few items, you can expect to spend between $933 and $2,279. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually fall between $1,691 and $3,270. If you're packing up a large home with four or more bedrooms, the cost can range from $2,354 to $4,719. Want more details? Check out our complete PODS cost guide.

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Cost of moving truck rentals from Utah to Oregon

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 $777 to $1,416. A two to three-bedroom move will cost $805 to $1,702, and moving a home with four or more bedrooms or from Utah to Oregon costs around $1,055 to $2,136.

These quotes include the estimated fuel cost.

• Rent prices in Portland are 14% lower than in St. George, which means you'll have more money in your pocket each month.
• The home prices in Portland are 4.2% higher than in St. George, 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 Portland, where incomes are, on average, 46.8% higher than in St. George. Major 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 19.5% higher than in St. George. 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 32.8% higher than in St. George.
• The unemployment rate in Portland is 137.93% higher than in St. George.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Portland, since the city's sales taxes in Portland are 100.00% lower than in St. George.
• State income taxes in Portland are 100.00% higher than in St. George.

• The population of Portland is about 262% greater than St. George, 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 St. George, based on public transportation ratings. Portland has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 2 in St. George. 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 St. George. Portland is considered more walkable than St. George, with a score of 81 out of 100 versus 27 out of 100 in St. George. 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 St. George 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 St. George is rated as 45 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Portland is higher than in St. George, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 57.37 in Portland, it is 29.02 in St. George. 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 Portland. With a crime index of 42.63, Portland ranks lower in overall safety than St. George, whose index is 70.98. 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 Portland and St. George 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: 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: It's a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it's a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• 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). Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company's license in Oregon, visit the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: While Oregon doesn't mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to Portland without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. 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: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Downtown
• Northwest
• Buckman
• Goose Hollow
• Eliot

Best neighborhoods for families

• Forest Park
• Hillsdale
• Irvington
• Sellwood-Moreland
• Southwest Hills

Things to do in Portland

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

• Arts and culture: Portland features a variety of museums and cultural arts centers, including the Portland Art Museum, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Maritime Museum, and World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Washington Park, Forest Park, Hoyt Arboretum, and Mount Tabor 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 Portland Trailblazers (NBA), Portland Timbers (MLS), or Portland Thorns (NWSL) game.