Top Milwaukee, WI to Greenville, SC Movers

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1. Eagle Moving & Storage Co: 4.66 out of 5 stars
2. Schroeder Moving Systems Inc.: 4.72 out of 5 stars
3. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.58 out of 5 stars
4. Top Notch Moving and Storage: 4.24 out of 5 stars
5. Dreiske Moving & Storage: 4.58 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Wisconsin to South Carolina

Moving a studio or one-bedroom home from Wisconsin to South Carolina typically costs between $1,468 and $5,527. For a two- or three-bedroom home, expect prices to fall between $2,854 and $7,251 when moving from WI to SC. If you're tackling a large move (think four or five bedrooms) from Wisconsin to South Carolina, you're looking at costs ranging from $4,807 up to $10,289.

Cost of moving containers from Wisconsin to South Carolina

If you're moving from Wisconsin to South Carolina, expect to pay between $934 and $2,429 for a small load. For a home with two or three bedrooms, prices typically range from $1,783 up to $3,273. Larger moves of four bedrooms or more can run between $2,300 and $4,494. Check out our guide on PODS cost for more details.

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

Cost of moving truck rentals from Wisconsin to South Carolina

Looking to save money? Renting a moving truck is usually your cheapest option. Just keep in mind that you'll handle all the lifting, packing, and driving yourself.

If you're moving out of a studio or one-bedroom and renting a truck, plan to spend between $711 and $1,313. For two- or three-bedroom moves, prices typically land between $767 and $1,529. Dealing with a four-bedroom-plus home? Expect rental truck costs to be somewhere between $980 and $1,815.

These cost ranges already include estimated fuel costs.

• You may want to budget more for rent in Greenville, since prices are typically 24% higher than in Milwaukee.
• The home prices in Greenville are 58.1% higher than in Milwaukee, 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 Greenville, where incomes are, on average, 44.8% higher than in Milwaukee. Major employers in Greenville include Michelin, Perrigo, and Greenville Health & Rehab.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Greenville, since the cost of living for a single person in Greenville is 52.8% higher than in Milwaukee. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you're moving your family to Greenville, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Greenville is 48.1% higher than in Milwaukee.
• The unemployment rate in Greenville is 63.51% lower than in Milwaukee.
• Shopping and dining out will likely be a little pricier in Greenville, since its sales taxes are 22.45% higher than what you are paying in Milwaukee.
• One perk of moving to Greenville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 8.50% lower than in Milwaukee.

• Greenville might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 88% less than Milwaukee.
• Getting around Greenville without a car might be more difficult than in Milwaukee. Greenville has a public transportation score of 3 out of 10, whereas Milwaukee is ranked 8. Ratings are based on a city's transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Greenville neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Milwaukee. Based on its score of 43 out of 100, Greenville isn't as walkable as Milwaukee, which has a score of 62 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 Greenville, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Milwaukee. While Milwaukee has a bike-friendliness score of 58 out of 100, Greenville earned a 49. 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.
• Greenville has a lower crime rate than Milwaukee based on scores of 38.56 and Milwaukee's 66.76, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Greenville than in Milwaukee, based on Greenville's safety index of 61.44 versus 33.24 for Milwaukee. 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 Greenville and Milwaukee 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: If you're moving to Greenville, SC, May, September and October are the best months to move to the city. Heat are tolerable and even desirable on some months. Winters are short and generally cool.
• 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: To promote safety, economic development, and ethical business practices, the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) oversees movers in the state. They are responsible for inspecting, examining, and auditing public utility providers like movers. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a South Carolina moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: South Carolina 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 Greenville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. When moving in South Carolina, explore movers' insurance options. Many offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, covering items at 60 cents per pound. For enhanced protection, discuss Full Value Protection with the moving company or consider third-party insurance providers. Prioritize understanding coverage limits and potential extra costs. Read reviews to make an informed decision on the best insurance for your South Carolina move.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you\'ve got everything covered.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• West Greenville
• The West End
• Downtown Greenville
• North Main
• Overbrook

Best neighborhoods for families

• Augusta Road
• Gower Estates
• Half Mile Lake
• Silverleaf
• Neely Farm

Things to do in Greenville

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

• Arts and culture: Greenville is home to museums and cultural arts centers like the Upcountry History Museum, Greenville County Museum of Art, Museum and Library of Confederate History, Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, and Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Paris Mountain State Park, Runway Park at GMU, Cleveland Park, and McPherson Park — 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 Greenville Drive (Baseball-South Atlantic League), Greenville Swamp Rabbits (Hockey-ECHL), Greenville Triumph SC (Soccer-USL League One), or Furman Paladins (Southern) game.