Top Milwaukee, WI to Salt Lake City, UT 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 Utah

If you're packing up a studio or one-bedroom to move from Wisconsin to Utah, you can expect prices to land between $1,642 and $5,963. For a two- or three-bedroom space, your costs will usually range from $3,764 to $8,274 for the trip from WI to UT. If you're moving a large four- or five-bedroom home, you're likely looking at a price tag between $6,805 and $11,789.

Cost of moving containers from Wisconsin to Utah

If you're relocating from Wisconsin to Utah, you'll typically spend between $1,240 and $3,076 for a small move. Have a two or three-bedroom home? Plan for costs to range from $2,129 up to $4,574. If you're moving a larger home—four bedrooms or more—expect to pay anywhere between $2,983 and $5,978. For a full breakdown, check out our complete PODS cost guide.

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Cost of moving truck rentals from Wisconsin to Utah

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 $1,079 to $2,047. A two to three-bedroom move will cost $1,191 to $2,435, and moving a home with four or more bedrooms or from Wisconsin to Utah costs around $1,486 to $2,943.

These quotes include the estimated fuel cost.

• You may want to budget more for rent in Salt Lake City, since prices are typically 20% higher than in Milwaukee.
• The home prices in Salt Lake City are 173.8% 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 Salt Lake City, where incomes are, on average, 28.6% higher than in Milwaukee. Major employers in Salt Lake City include Intermountain Healthcare, Alsco, and EnerBank USA.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Salt Lake City, since the cost of living for a single person in Salt Lake City is 7.4% higher than in Milwaukee. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• A move to Salt Lake City 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 2.7% less than what it costs in Milwaukee.
• The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 59.46% lower than in Milwaukee.
• Shopping and dining out will likely be a little pricier in Salt Lake City, since its sales taxes are 58.16% higher than what you are paying in Milwaukee.
• One perk of moving to Salt Lake City is paying less in state income taxes, which are 35.29% lower than in Milwaukee.

• Salt Lake City might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 65% less than Milwaukee.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Salt Lake City will be about the same as it currently is in Milwaukee. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• You'll find Salt Lake City to be about as walkable as Milwaukee. The two cities have similar walkability scores of 59 and 62 respectively out of 100 in terms of how close housing is to businesses, recreational facilities, and jobs.
• If cycling is your thing, Salt Lake City is considered more bike-friendly than Milwaukee in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 out of 100, while Milwaukee is rated as 58 out of 100.
• Salt Lake City has a lower crime rate than Milwaukee based on scores of 34.64 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 Salt Lake City than in Milwaukee, based on Salt Lake City's safety index of 65.36 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 Salt Lake City 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: June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Salt Lake City, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Utah moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: Utah doesn't require moving permits, but it's still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You'll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Salt Lake City. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Central City
• East Bench
• Greater Avenues
• Sugar House
• Wasatch Hollow

Best neighborhoods for families

• East Bench
• Greater Avenues
• Liberty Wells
• Sugar House
• Yalecrest

Things to do in Salt Lake City

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

• Arts and culture: You'll find museums and cultural hubs throughout Salt Lake City, such as the Natural History Museum of Utah, Clark Planetarium, Wheeler Historic Farm, Joseph Smith Memorial Building, and Land Cruiser Heritage Museum.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Big Cottonwood Canyon, Red Butte Garden, Temple Square, and Liberty Park — along with other locations, ideal for trails, cycling, or enjoying the fresh air.
• Sports: Experience the energy of a live game and back the home team at an Salt Lake Bees (Pacific Coast League), Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah Utes (Pac-12), or Westminster Griffins (RMAC) game.