Moving From Florida to Maine With Confidence

Factors that Affect the Cost of Moving from Florida to Maine

Moving prices can fluctuate depending on the details of your relocation. These are the most common factors that can raise or lower the cost of your move.

• Timing of your move: Costs are usually higher during peak season, with summer being the busiest time. You may also see higher pricing for weekends and for moves scheduled early or late in the month.
• Professional vs. DIY: DIY can look cheaper on paper, but it requires you to manage the packing, lifting, and planning yourself. A full-service mover like American Van Lines can be a better value for the convenience and support, since AVL takes care of the heavy lifting and keeps the process less stressful.
• Exact distance: Longer routes tend to cost more, and the exact mileage between your current home and your new one can also influence your final quote.
• Size of move: The amount you are moving matters. Larger homes and bigger loads require more crew time and more space on the truck, which typically increases the price.

Climate

Summer highs in Florida average 91°F, which is warmer than Maine's typical 78°F. Moving to Maine may feel like a small break from the heat. You could see more comfortable afternoons, less reliance on the AC, and easier planning for outdoor events.

Economic Opportunities

Maine is home to industries in real estate and rental and leasing ($9.3 billion), educational services, health care, and social assistance ($8.7 billion), and professional and business services ($7 billion), which means lots of job opportunities if you work in one of those fields.

The average income in Maine is $68,251, so you might earn a higher salary than in Florida, which has an average income of $67,917.

The average college graduation rate is 35.99%.

Demographic Info

As of the latest estimates, Maine has 1,395,722 residents, which is fewer than Florida's 22,610,726 residents. The population breakdown is 49.3% male and 50.7% female. Maine's crime index is 13.17, reflecting how many crimes occur in the state per 1,000 residents.

Fun & Recreation

Whether you're in Portland, Lewiston, and Bangor or anywhere in between, Maine has no shortage of things to do. Get outside at places like Fort McClary State Historic Site, Fort Allen Park, and Bug Light Park, then switch it up with arts and culture spots like Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, and Cole Land Transportation Museum.

Sports enthusiasts can also cheer on Maine Celtics Basketball (NBA G League), Maine Mariners (ECHL), and Maine Nordiques (NAHL). For a taste of what the state has to offer, start with attractions like 1: Marginal Way and Ogunquit Beach, 2: Acadia National Park, and 3: Mount Desert Island.