Moving you from New York to Portland OR
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Experienced in moving you from NY to Portland OR
Experienced in moving you from NY to Portland OR
Though moving to Portland may come with a slower pace than what you’re used to in NYC, what you’ll gain is more time for chatting with remarkably friendly folks between trips out into the rain. Moving westward doesn’t mean you’ll be lacking in many attributes you may have loved about living in NYC though. Portland is well known for its liberal attitudes and counterculture vibes. You’ll also enjoy plenty of big city amenities in arts, entertainment, history, public transportation — but will also be adjacent to some remarkable natural scenes to explore.
As you carefully prune and pack up your belongings for your move, Piece of Cake Moving and Storage can take the lead on the logistics for your relocation to the City of Roses. We are well-versed on cross-country moves but you don’t have to take our word for it. Peruse our 5-star reviews and you soon find that our top-rated services, plus our flat fee, will make moving a breeze and put your mind at ease. Let us take the work out of the task ahead, so you can stop and smell the beautiful blooms Portland is famous for sooner!
Moving you to Portland OR and all of its major cities and towns
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage moves New Yorkers to all the cities and towns in the Portland OR. They include major centers such as:
- 28th Avenue
- 42nd Avenue
- Alberta Arts District
- Beaumont
- Belmont
- Central Eastside
- Cully
- Division/Clinton
- Downtown
- Foster-Powell
- Goose Hollow
- Hawthorne
- Hollywood
- Jade District
- Johns Landing
- Lents
- Lloyd
- Mississippi
- Montavilla
- Multnomah Village
- Northwest/ Nob Hill
- Old Town Chinatown
- Pearl District
- Roseway
- Sandy Boulevard
- Sellwood-Moreland
- South Waterfront
- St. John
- Williams
Our top moving tips when moving to Portland OR
Make sure to pack your rain gear. Rainfall is common in this PNW hub with an average of 36 inches per year (just under the average for another rainy city: Seattle, WA).
The trade-off when it comes to climate is that the winters are milder than they often are in New York. The coldest winter month is December, with a temperature ranging from a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to a high of 46 degrees F. Summers are characterized as warm and dry. July and August are the hottest months of the summer, with an average high temp of about 81 degrees F.
You’ll stomp around this city toting your umbrella with 652,503 fellow Portlanders. But, you may decide you’re only happy when it rains with the many things this part of the country officers:
- Cost of living. While Portland doesn’t come quite as close to the cost of living in NYC, it is still over the national average. Housing and transportation are at the top of the highest costs for those living in the city. That said, healthcare and utility costs are below average. When it comes to taxes, you’ll have highs and lows as well. Those living in Portland don’t have to do any mental gymnastics at the register to calculate an additional cost for products because there’s no sales tax collected. That said, personal income taxes are among the highest in the country. However, city residents voted on using said funds for Preschool for All and Supportive Housing Services in the city. To put these factors into perspective, the US Census reports the most recent median household income to be around $73k. Taking that number into consideration and knowing that housing is a big cost in the city, you’ll want to decide whether renting or owning is best for you. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Portland runs about $1,680 per month for an average of 755 square feet. It’s a bargain compared to the average rent in Manhattan at $4265 for just under the same square footage. Buying a home isn’t cheap, but is definitely cheaper than many NYC abodes. The current median house listing price is at $550k at a rate of $338 per square foot.
- Commuting & Getting Around.> Whether you’re walking, biking, riding, or driving, Portland has many options when it comes to getting from one part of the city to another. This is especially the case with public transit. With the city’s TriMet pass, you can ride the buses, MAX Light rail, WES commuter rail, or Portland Streetcar for $2.50 for 2.5 hours or $5 a day. Ride high above it all on the Aerial Tram coming in at $5.65 per roundtrip ride. If you’d rather get where you’re going on two wheels, the city has lots of bike paths and many resources for bike riders. Portland City government provides info on bike care, bike maps, suggested rides, and even bike classes! If you’d rather keep your own personal vehicle, you can certainly drive to where you’re going. However, it’s good to know that you’ll have to keep your hand off the pump at the gas station. Much like drivers in New Jersey, gas stations are not currently self-service in Portland.
- Lively libations. No matter which way you pour it, this city’s got something brewing up (or fermenting) for you. If you start out your day with coffee, Portland’s got more than your major names in java shops. For a charming cup with a side of orange and olive oil vegan donuts, look no further than Cathedral Coffee around the University of Portland. Or, maybe you’re looking for something special, like a coffee mocktail to enjoy in the early afternoon. If so, Either/or may be right up your alley. Looking for beverages of the boozy variety may be overwhelming for some. There are around 60 microbreweries (no wonder they call it “Beervana”) and about 460 wineries in the area. If you’re looking to lift your glass with some distilled spirits, then you may want to head over to Portland’s Central Eastside neighborhood to sample what’s on offer in Distillery Row. There, you’ll find a number of spirit purveyors nearby to try.
- Job Market & Key Industries. If you’ll be seeking out employment once you relocate to this neck of the Pacific Northwest, you may want to know a bit about what’s big in industry out there. The good news is that in the Portland-Vancouver, WA area, the unemployment rate is just about the same as the national unemployment rate at 3.9%. And, the general workforce in the city is quite educated, with 91% having a high school diploma and almost a third having a bachelor’s degree or higher. Now, on to the industries! Some of the key industries include Apparel and Outdoor, Bioscience, Climate Technology, Computers and Electronics, Design and Media, Food and beverage, Metals and Machinery, and Software. You’ll also see some familiar names among the top employers in the city. Leading the “Silicon Forest” efforts are Intel and Tektronix. In the apparel and outdoor business, you’ll find Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear at the top of the list. If you’re in the banking business, both US Bank and Wells Fargo are high up on the list of largest employers as well.
- Into the wild. Living as a Portlander puts you right in the middle of a bustling city and nearby to wonders of the flora and fauna kind. For instance, migrating salmon rely on the city’s rivers and streams to get to and from the ocean. So, for those who enjoy viewing or fishing for these creatures, opportunities abound locally. There’s also a plethora of waterfalls, ocean, and mountains to explore. Bask in the majestic falls tumbling down at the Columbia River Gorge. You’ll feel good about making your way to find a good view of Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams from Council Crest or Mount Tabor Parks. For a little fun for the whole family, you’ll find the Oregon Zoo, the Portland Japanese Garden, picnic tables, and playgrounds at Washington Park. Worth of its own mention, the Park is also home to over 10,000 individual roses at the International Rose Test Garden — a site that instantly reminds you why the city’s nickname is the City of Roses.
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