Best Nashville to Salem Movers

How Much Do Nashville to Salem Movers Cost?

Moving 2,373 miles from Nashville, TN to Salem, OR 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 Salem that already have a booked job heading from Salem to Nashville. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Salem from Nashville entirely empty. If you can find a Salem moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Nashville to Salem moving option

Hire local Nashville 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 Salem movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Nashville to Salem 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 Nashville to Salem 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 Nashville, TN to Salem, OR long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 29 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Nashville and Salem areas.

From these 29 companies, we analyzed a total of 16,791 reviews dating all the way back to October 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 13 state and federal moving licenses from these 29 companies and 152 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~16,000 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 3,818 Nashville to Salem 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 6th Man Movers) 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 Nashville to Salem moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.60/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 8,970 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.29/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 2,932 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.53/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 1,185 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.71/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 2,939 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.15/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 707 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.58/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 3,695 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.03/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 5,375 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.39/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 8,870 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.46/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 4,824 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.42/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 765 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.34/10 avg (Nashville & Salem combined) from 4,148 reviews

From Nashville to Salem: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• East Nashville in Nashville & Downtown Salem in Salem are both known for their local eateries & bustling nightlife
• Nashville's Germantown neighborhood & Salem's Sunnyslope both share historic homes & a close-knit feel
• If you're moving from 12 South, check out Westown Village in the Salem area for trendy boutiques & coffee shops
• Do you enjoy Green Hills' upscale shopping & dining? You're sure to love South Gateway
• Move from Sylvan Park to South Salem and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: family-friendly residential areas & parks
• Hillsboro Village & Northeast Salem are both known for their student-oriented areas near college & cafes
• Nashville's West End neighborhood & Salem's Downtown Salem neighborhood both have a busy commercial corridor & entertainment

Pros and Cons of Moving from Nashville to Salem

ConsNashville, TN

• Higher humidity
• Limited public transit
• Fewer green spaces

ProsSalem, OR

• Milder summers
• Better public transit
• More parks/nature

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Salem, OR

• Smaller music scene
• Quieter nightlife
• Smaller job market

Nashville, TN

• Vibrant music scene
• Richer nightlife
• Larger job market

Pros of moving from Nashville to Salem

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to milder summers
• Look forward to moving away from limited public transit and moving to Salem with better public transit
• Swap the fewer green spaces of Nashville for more parks and nature in Salem

Cons of moving from Nashville to Salem

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from the vibrant music scene in Nashville to live with a smaller music scene in Salem
• You'll lose out on the pro of a richer nightlife and have to settle for the con of quieter nightlife
• Time to bid farewell to the larger job market and get used to a smaller job market in Salem

Nashville vs. Salem: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Nashville to Salem, you will be trading the iconic Nashville Hot Chicken of Nashville for the equally delicious Marionberry Pie of Salem. And while the locals in Nashville rave about their flavorful BBQ Ribs and sumptuous Gourmet Tacos, Salem residents know they have tasty Grilled Salmon and Food Truck Burgers to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Tempeh Reuben of Salem. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Nashville eateries like Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, Arnold's Country Kitchen, and Hattie B's. After the boxes are unpacked in Salem, don't wait too long before making your way to Salem's acclaimed eateries like Willamette Valley Pie Company, Word of Mouth Bistro, and Bentley's Grill.

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

Discover Salem Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Salem is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Nashville favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Prince's Hot Chicken, The Catbird Seat, and Hattie B's Hot Chicken in Nashville, we're sure you'll love Word of Mouth Bistro, DaVinci Ristorante, and Gamberetti's Italian Restaurant in Salem. See our Salem restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Nashville hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Arnold's Country Kitchen, head to Busick Court Restaurant on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Nashville and Salem

• The Modern and Traditional Mix architecture that Nashville is known for will be replaced with the Mid-Century and Craftsman architecture typical of Salem.
• Compared to Nashville's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious yards and proximity to music venues, Salem real estate listings often highlight features like quiet neighborhoods and access to parks.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Salem is more walkable than Nashville.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Salem is more bike-friendly than Nashville.
• Salem has less of an urban feel than Nashville.
• Salem housing costs are 3% less expensive than they are in Nashville, with a median home price of $427,534 compared to Nashville’s $439,470.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Salem have increased by 44% compared to a 51% increase in Nashville.
• Rent in Salem is 14.36% more affordable than in Nashville.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Salem, OR

1. West Salem : You will love the abundance of parks and green spaces, perfect for walking your furry friends.
2. Englewood : Known for its sidewalks and pet-friendly cafes, you and your pet will find it welcoming and accessible.
3. South Gateway : This area boasts numerous pet-friendly trails and outdoor spots for you and your pet to explore.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Nashville to Salem as Salem gets 25% fewer sunshine days than Nashville.
• Salem has higher humidity and a lower average UV index compared to Nashville.
• Say goodbye to the possible tornadoes and storms in Nashville, but be on the lookout for potential earthquakes and flooding in Salem.
• Get ready for colder summers as the average summer high temperature in Salem is 7 degrees colder than in Nashville.
• The average winter lows are 6 degrees warmer than they are in Nashville.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Salem as Salem receives 4 fewer inches of rain compared to Nashville.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Nashville and Salem

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Salem tend to earn about 1% less than in Nashville
• The COLI in Salem will be 24% higher than what you are used to living in Nashville
• Bummer... By moving from TN to OR, you'll now have a state income tax of 5% to 9.9%
• The affluence in Salem is lower compared to moderate affluence in Nashville
• The poverty level is higher in Salem compared to low to moderate poverty in Nashville
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Nashville and high in Salem

Political and Religious Climate in Nashville vs. Salem

• Nashville tends to lean Liberal-leaning with a significant conservative presence in its political climate
• Salem, on the other hand, is often described as having a Liberal majority
• Salem's religious environment can be described as a mix of religious beliefs but with less evangelical influence and a notable presence of non-religious and spiritual but not religious groups
• Nashville's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as Christian, with a strong presence of evangelical Protestantism

Nashville vs. Salem Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Woohoo! Expect to spend about 12% less time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Salem compared to your daily drive in Nashville. That's an annual savings of 1,560 minutes freely earned!
• You can expect traffic in Salem to be better than it is in Nashville.
• Public transit is more readily available in Salem.