Best Salem to Nashville Movers

How Much Do Salem to Nashville Movers Cost?

Moving 2,380 miles from Salem, OR to Nashville, TN will typically cost between $4,000 and $9,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.

Pro tip for the cheapest long distance move

Find long distance movers in Nashville that already have a booked job heading from Nashville to Salem. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Nashville from Salem entirely empty. If you can find a Nashville moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Salem to Nashville moving option

Hire local Salem movers for the pickup location at an hourly rate. They can quickly load your moving container. When your container is dropped off at your new home, hire Nashville movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Salem to Nashville move together yourself with at least 3 different companies. Taking on this scheduling responsibility will save you a little money by moving with this strategy.

How we ranked the top Salem to Nashville movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best Salem, OR to Nashville, TN long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Salem to Nashville moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 27 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Salem and Nashville areas.

From these 27 companies, we analyzed a total of 13,922 reviews dating all the way back to October 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 12 state and federal moving licenses from these 27 companies and 139 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~13,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 3,262 Salem to Nashville moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Comfortable Moving) vs older more established companies (like All Service Moving).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Salem to Nashville moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.53/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 7,277 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.20/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 2,481 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.44/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 1,028 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.60/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 2,374 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.04/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 630 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.50/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 3,030 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.97/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 4,218 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.30/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 7,237 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.37/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 3,882 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.35/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 697 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.25/10 avg (Salem & Nashville combined) from 3,408 reviews

From Salem to Nashville: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• West Salem in Salem & Sylvan Park in Nashville are both known for their suburban setting with parks & local shops
• Salem's Downtown neighborhood & Nashville's The Gulch both share bustling nightlife & downtown core
• If you're moving from South Salem, check out Green Hills in the Nashville area for the suburban area with shopping district
• Do you enjoy North Lancaster's mixed residential housing & transit access? You're sure to love Donelson
• Move from East Salem to East Nashville and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: diverse community with artsy vibes
• Highland & Germantown are both known for their historic hillside neighborhood close to downtown
• Salem's Sunnyslope neighborhood & Nashville's Bellevue neighborhood both have an outlying area with rural feel & open space
• If you're moving from Morningside, look into Edgehill for the quiet residential streets near downtown

Pros and Cons of Moving from Salem to Nashville

ConsSalem, OR

• Smaller city vibe
• Fewer nightlife options
• Mild winters
• Less cultural diversity
• Lower job growth

ProsNashville, TN

• Vibrant music scene
• Larger city benefits
• Warmer winters
• Greater cultural diversity
• Higher job growth

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Nashville, TN

• Noisier, bigger city
• Fewer parks
• Faster pace of life
• Higher cost of living
• Less personal atmosphere

Salem, OR

• Quiet, smaller city
• More green spaces
• Laid-back lifestyle
• Lower cost of living
• Close-knit community

Pros of moving from Salem to Nashville

• Say goodbye to the smaller city vibe and hello to the vibrant music scene
• Look forward to moving away from fewer nightlife options and moving to Nashville with larger city benefits
• Swap the mild winters of Salem for warmer winters in Nashville
• Get ready for greater cultural diversity in Nashville

Cons of moving from Salem to Nashville

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from the quiet, smaller city of Salem to live with the noisier, bigger city of Nashville
• You'll lose out on the pro of more green spaces and have to settle for the con of fewer parks
• Time to bid farewell to the laid-back lifestyle and get used to the faster pace of life in Nashville
• Swap the lower cost of living for the higher cost of living

Salem vs. Nashville: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Salem to Nashville, you will be trading the iconic Hazelnuts of Salem for the equally delicious Hot Chicken of Nashville. And while the locals in Salem rave about their flavorful Grilled Salmon and sumptuous Tacos, Nashville residents know they have tasty BBQ Ribs and BBQ Sandwiches to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Tempeh Bowl they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Seitan Steak of Nashville. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Salem eateries like Word of Mouth, Wild Pear, and The Kitchen on Court Street. After the boxes are unpacked in Nashville, don't wait too long before making your way to Nashville's acclaimed eateries like Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, and The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden.

When comparing lifestyles, Nashville shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Salem. Food truck fans will discover a less desirable selection in Nashville compared to what you are used to in Salem. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Nashville.

Discover Nashville Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Nashville is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Salem favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Word of Mouth Bistro, DaVinci Ristorante, and Bentley's Grill in Salem, we're sure you'll love Loveless Cafe, Rolf and Daughters, which offers a sophisticated take on Italian cuisine, and The Southern Steak & Oyster in Nashville. See our Nashville restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Salem hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Rudy's Steakhouse, head to Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Salem and Nashville

• The Northwest Regional architecture that Salem is known for will be replaced with the Modern and Traditional architecture typical of Nashville.
• Compared to Salem's real estate listings that commonly reference open spaces and family-friendly features, Nashville real estate listings often highlight features like music venues and historical sites.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away, as Nashville is less walkable than Salem.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike, as Nashville is less bike-friendly than Salem.
• Nashville has more of an urban feel than Salem.
• Nashville housing costs are 3% more expensive than those in Salem, with a median home price of $439,470 compared to Salem’s $427,534.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Nashville have increased by 51% compared to a 44% increase in Salem.
• Rent in Nashville is 16.77% more expensive than in Salem.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Nashville, TN

1. East Nashville : You’ll love the abundance of parks and pet-friendly cafes that make it easy to enjoy outdoor experiences with your furry companions.
2. Sylvan Park : Your pets will appreciate the spacious green spaces and welcoming community atmosphere, ideal for walks and playtime.
3. 12 South : The neighborhood’s pet-friendly shops and frequent outdoor events provide a lively environment for you and your pets to explore together.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Salem and Nashville

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Salem to Nashville. Nashville gets 44% more sunshine days than Salem.
• Nashville has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Salem.
• Say goodbye to the possible earthquakes and wildfires in Salem, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and floods in Nashville.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Nashville is 7 degrees warmer than in Salem.
• The average winter lows are 8 degrees colder than they are in Salem.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Nashville. Nashville receives 7 more inches of rain compared to Salem.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Salem and Nashville

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Nashville tend to earn about 1% more than in Salem
• The COLI in Nashville will be 20% lower than what you are used to living in Salem
• Hooray, moving to TN means you'll no longer have state income taxes
• The affluence in Nashville is high compared to moderate in Salem
• The poverty level is moderate to high in Nashville compared to moderate in Salem
• In terms of homelessness, it is significant in Salem and notable in Nashville

Political and Religious Climate in Salem vs. Nashville

• Salem tends to lean Liberal in its political climate
• Nashville, on the other hand, is often described as Conservative
• Nashville's religious environment can be described as strongly Religious and Predominantly Christian
• Salem's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as less Religious Overall

Salem vs. Nashville Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 9% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Nashville compared to your Salem commute. That's 1,040 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in Nashville to be worse than it is in Salem.
• Public transit is less readily available in Nashville.