How Much Does It Cost to Move to San Diego?

If you’re moving to San Diego, the good news is you’ll be living in one of the best cities in the United States. That’s not as easy as it sounds because moving is a stressful, strenuous task. It’s one of the top 5 most stressful things that will happen in your life. You’re probably asking yourself stressful questions like “how much does it cost to move to San Diego” or  “how do I move to San Diego without a job?”

To make your move to San Diego much more bearable, we put together this short guide to help you. In it, you’ll find tips on how to choose a mover and how to save money on your move especially if you move to San Diego without a job. We’ll also give you a list of all the things you need to do before your move. (Hint; it’s a long one.) If you follow our instructions, tips, and advice, we guarantee your move will be less stressful for your entire family.

Plan for the Cost When Making a Move to San Diego

A smooth moving experience depends on two things more than any other; planning and preparation. Trust us; the more you plan and prepare, the easier things will be for the whole family. We suggest you get started about 6 to 8 weeks before your moving date. That way, you’ll have it all done (hopefully) by the time that day comes around. To make your planning and preparation more comfortable, here’s a list of some of the tasks you need achieve:

• Selling your home if you own one.
• Letting your landlord know you’re leaving (if you rent)
• Contacting moving companies and getting 3 or 4 moving estimates
• Having a yard sale to get rid of everything you don’t want to move
• Letting your children’s schools know they’re leaving and gathering all of their school transcripts
• Getting all of your banking changed and closing any accounts, safety deposit boxes, etc.
• Contacting all of your utility companies to have your utilities turned off. That includes cable TV, Internet, gas, water, electricity, and any monthly maintenance services you have
• Packing all of your things if you plan to pack yourself
• Renting a truck if you plan to move by yourself (which we do not recommend, by the way)
• Having your car tuned up if you plan to drive out
• Finding a car shipping company if you plan to ship your car
• Changing your address with the post office and having your mail forwarded
• Finding a new job in San Diego. If you’re moving to San Diego without a job, we suggest searching on sites like Glassdoor or LinkedIn.
• Finding a new place to live in San Diego (either a home or apartment)

What Does it Cost to Store Your Items in San Diego?

Many people move to San Diego without a new place to live picked out beforehand. If that’s you, you might be contemplating leaving your things with your moving company in their storage facility. While that’s certainly an option, it’s also an expensive option. That’s why renting a storage unit from StorAmerica Storage is a better idea. With a San Diego storage unit from StorAmerica, you can store your things cheaper than a moving company. Not only that but, if you need something, you can quickly get into your storage unit. Most importantly, at StorAmerica Storage, all of our facilities are safe, clean, and secured by 24/7 video monitoring. It’s the easiest, most affordable way to store your things until you find your new San Diego home.

What Does it Cost to Move to San Diego with Movers?

It’s no surprise that a good moving company will provide a less stressful experience. The trick is to find one that offers excellent service and affordable prices. To do it, you should get 3 or 4 moving estimates. That way, you can compare apples to apples and make sure the moving you choose is accurate. Trust us, accuracy counts. That’s because you’re going to get charged for the amount of weight you ship.

When hiring a moving company for how to move to San Diego, you should be comparing these three things;

• The total weight of all your household goods estimated by your salesperson
• The total amount of packing and packing labor
• The amount of insurance in the estimate

For example, let’s say three salespeople estimate that you’ll be moving 10,000 pounds, but one estimates 8000 pounds. The salesperson who estimated 8000 pounds will have a lower price. But, when you arrive, you’ll have to pay for the full 10,000 pounds. And let’s say three salespeople estimate 100 boxes, but 1 estimates 65 boxes. That salesperson’s estimate is, again, going to be much less than the other three. Finally, you have to look at the cost of insurance. That includes looking at the amount of insurance and the cost of that insurance. Any significant differences can make a big difference in your overall cost.

We suggest, especially if you’re moving from out of state, is that you find a mover with 2 Guarantees.

• A Guaranteed Price. If a mover gives you a guaranteed price, in writing, they should be in the running. That way, when you arrive, you’ll know what your moving costs will be, nothing more and nothing less. (If you’re moving to San Diego from in the state, most movers don’t give a guaranteed price. They simply charge you per hour.)
  
• Guaranteed pick-up and delivery dates. This is important because you’ll have a lot riding on these dates. (House closings especially.) If a mover guarantees your pick up and delivery dates, they’re a good choice. Keep in mind that they’ll usually give you a “window” for both. That means a set of days within which they’ll both pick up and deliver. Usually, it’s 1 or 2 days for pick-up and 3 to 5 days for delivery.

What Does it Cost to Move to San Diego On a Budget?

Not only is moving stressful, but it’s also relatively expensive. That’s especially true if you’re moving from out of state. To save money on your move to San Diego, you need to move less stuff. Remember, they’ll charge you for how much weight you ship and how much stuff you have packed. The less weight and packing you have, the less money you’ll spend. (This holds even if you’re paying per hour on an in-state move.) So, if saving money on your move is your goal, especially if you move to San Diego without a job, here are a few things you can do:

• Have a massive Yard Sale. Put out signs all over your neighborhood and advertise your yard sale on Craigslist.
• Give stuff to Goodwill and other charities in your town. You’ll help your neighbors, get a tax write off and save money on your move. Plus, it’ll make you feel good.
• Get rid of any junk or stuff that is worthless. Broken toys, sporting equipment, and tools. Damaged old furniture. Say goodbye to anything so old or broken down that it has no value.

How Much Does It Cost Ship Your Car to San Diego?

If you’re moving to San Diego from, say, New York, Miami, or Chicago, you might not want to drive. Many other cities across the country would make driving a difficult task. In that case, you might consider shipping your car. There are two ways to do this. The first is with your moving company (which usually is more expensive). The second is with a car shipping company. We suggest you ask your mover how much it would cost. Then, knowing that cost, call some car shipping companies and find out what they charge. Whichever you choose, be sure to make arrangements ahead of time.

StorAmerica Storage Is Here For You In San Diego!

However you get here, we certainly hope your move is hassle-free and without any significant incidents. If you don’t have a place to stay when you arrive, StorAmerica Storage can help. We have several storage facilities across the San Diego metro area. All of them are safe, clean, and well lit at night. They all have 24/7 video security too, and a keypad-controlled front gate big enough for a moving truck.

Anything your moving company will ship, you can store in one of our San Diego storage units. Furniture, clothing, and household goods, of course. Also collectibles, antiques, sporting goods, and even ATVs. You’ll find our storage costs are much more affordable than a moving company. You can come in and get something out quickly if you need it. (They know how to move to San Diego, but we know how to store your stuff!)

If you know what you need, you can rent a storage unit online right now. Just fill in our reservation application, pick a storage unit, and you’re all set! It will be waiting for you when you arrive. If you’re not sure, you can chat online with one of our friendly managers. You’ll be glad to know they’re also on-site at our locations every day. Lastly, if you have things that need special care, we offer climate-controlled storage units.

Welcome To San Diego!

We wish you all the best on your move to San Diego, The Friendly City! We hope everything goes well and we know for sure you’ll be pleased once you arrive. San Diego is truly one of the loveliest cities in the United States! So welcome to your new home! We hope your new life here is everything you’ve dreamt about and more!