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Experienced in moving you to New Jersey

Experienced in moving you to New Jersey
Miami definitely has a rhythm, but New Jersey has a beat of its own, too. Being the home to Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, and Bon Jovi, you can start to see why. But, even with its legendary status as a coastal state, there’s more beyond the beautiful shores in NJ. For starters, you can get your own slice of Americana with the state’s diners, saltwater taffy, and football (the New York Giants actually play in NJ!). Top it off with some seriously beautiful natural features and tasty agricultural treats and you’ll never get tired of getting your fill of the Garden State.
If your next move is northward along the coast, make Piece of Cake Moving and Storage your relocation partner. Working with our experienced cross-country movers will ensure that no detail will be left unattended for your New Jersey move. Don’t take our word for it though, let our 5-star reviews speak for themselves. We also know that moving across the country is no small feat, but feeling secure about our no-surprise flat fee can put your mind at ease. Take advantage of our spectrum of services and we’ll take the work out of your relocation. That way, you can be elbow-to-elbow with fellow locals at your new favorite NJ diner in no time.
Moving you to New Jersey and all of its major cities and towns
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage moves Miamians to all localities within the Garden State, including:
- Asbury Park
- Atlantic City
- Bayonne
- Belleville
- Berkeley
- Bloomfield
- Brick
- Bridgewater
- Camden
- Cherry Hill
- Clifton
- East Brunswick
- East Orange
- Edison
- Egg Harbor
- Elizabeth
- Evesham
- Ewing
- Fort Lee
- Franklin township
- Galloway
- Gloucester
- Hackensack
- Hamilton township
- Hillsborough
- Hoboken
- Howell
- Irvington
- Jackson
- Jersey City
- Kearny
- Lakewood
- Linden
- Manalapan
- Manchester
- Marlboro
- Middletown
- Monroe
- Monroe township
- Montclair
- Mount Laurel
- New Brunswick
- Newark
- North Bergen
- North Brunswick
- Ocean City
- Old Bridge
- Parsippany-Troy Hills
- Passaic
- Paterson
- Perth Amboy
- Piscataway
- Plainfield
- Princeton
- Sayreville
- South Brunswick
- Teaneck
- Toms River
- Trenton
- Union City
- Union township
- Vineland
- Washington township
- Wayne
- West New York
- West Orange
- Winslow
- Woodbridge

Our top moving tips when moving to New Jersey
While you may be used to long, hot summers and short winters in southern Florida, New Jersey will make a four-season believer out of you. You will still get the warm and humid summers. However, the winters can be quite cold and snowy, so getting some cold-weather gear once you’ve made the move will be key. Summer temps may top out at around the high 80-90s Fahrenheit (F) range, but the winters are regularly chilly at around 25-35F.
What’s more: you’ll be traversing the natural beauty of the shoreline and inland gems in all sorts of conditions with about 9.3 million fellow New Jerseyans. Learning more about the ins-and-outs of the state can help you better acclimate, including:
- Cost of living. If you’re hoping to settle in for a while in New Jersey, you’re not alone but there’s a cost. Garden State residents have one of the highest tax burdens in the country, with one of the highest property taxes at 2.49%. But, while you’ll spend a pretty penny over property, you won’t pay taxes on items like clothing, food, and pharmaceutical drugs (for other items, the state sales tax is 6.625%). Back to the previous property point, if you’re hoping to own a home the median home value is at $418,500. However, those numbers can vary widely depending on the city. For instance, Montclair, NJ homes boast a median value at over double the state median home value. The same goes for renting an apartment. Rent for a one-bedroom space can vary quite a bit depending on where you’re planning on moving. To give an example, a one-bedroom in Atlantic City will run you about $1,200 each month, but renting the same type of real estate in Hoboken is about $3,100 on average. Putting all these numbers into perspective, $85,245 is the median household income in NJ.
- Getting around. You’ll be happy to know there’s plenty of ways to get where you’re going in this neck of the Garden. You may be interested to know that it’s not always by personal vehicle though. Relatively speaking, NJ has a lower rate of car ownership with about 29 cars owned for every 100 people in the state. If you do choose to bring your car from the Sunshine state, be forewarned: it’s illegal to pump your own gas in the state of New Jersey. Another NJ anomaly you’ll want to be ready for: jughandles. These are lanes that branch off from road intersections to allow drivers to make indirect left turns or u-turns. There are a few different types and they may take a little getting used to! If you’d rather rely on public transportation, you’re in luck. There’s plenty of options available with the PATH train, Amtrak, and NJ Transit. You’ll easily be able to visit or even commute to nearby areas like New York City, Philadelphia, PA — and of course throughout the rest of the Garden State.
- A taste of New Jersey. Though NJ has plenty of urban areas, there’s a reason it’s called the Garden State. It’s quite agricultural, boasting over 9,000 farms within its bounds. Though you may miss the Florida citrus bounty, you’ll be happy with all the fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, peaches and more you’ll find at your local farmer’s markets. What else is on order in NJ? Taylor ham — you may find this processed pork product among your breakfast menu items. Though a similar product can be found in neighboring states, Taylor ham is uniquely NJ. Another diner favorite in these parts are disco fries: a plate of freshly fried crinkle-cuts topped with melted mozzarella cheese and gravy (kind of like poutine). Perhaps you can grab a fork and help yourself to a heaping helping once you’ve finally unpacked.
- Communing with nature. Moving from Miami and making your way to NJ means you won’t have to give up the beach! There’s over 100 miles of coastline along the state with more than 40 beaches from north to south. Sunbathers, surfers, and sunseekers alike flock to Asbury Park Beach to enjoy the shore and stomp along the boardwalk for fantastic food, shopping, and entertainment. For those ready to set sail or get to paddling, Brigantine Beach may be just the place for a more serene beach scene. Landlubbers will also rejoice; there are a number of natural attractions within the state borders to explore. In celebration of the home gardner, Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown, NJ features many flora delights including 55 different varieties of roses. To marvel at another feat of nature, you can visit the state’s tallest waterfall at Buttermilk Falls in Layton, NJ. Getting there is a short traverse (1.4 miles one way). However, this trail on the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is rated moderate-difficult, so strap on your hiking boots for the journey. You don’t have to stop there, there’s so much more to discover!
- Oddball laws on the books. NJ certainly has its quirks — remember the law that bans pumping your own gas?. There’s a few more that remain in the laws. For instance, it’s illegal to sell a car on Sundays. So, if you’re in the market for one, plan accordingly. Another law prohibits the sales of handcuffs to NJ residents under the age of 18. Violating the law may have you in the county jail for up to 6 months. You may also be surprised that you’ll have to keep any slurping of your soup private, as it’s illegal to slurp soup in public spaces. If that puts a frown on your face, it’s good for you to know that people who live in Bernards Township have been banned from frowning in that part of NJ. It’s always good to be prepared and knowledgeable when you’re starting out in a new state.
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