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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Utah to New Jersey

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Utah to New Jersey move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Utah

Population3.3M
State Income Tax4.65%
Avg Home Price$500,000
Avg Rent$1,450/mo
Property Tax Rate0.58%
DESTINATION

Moving to New Jersey

Population9.3M
State Income Tax1.4%-10.75%
Avg Home Price$470,000
Avg Rent$1,700/mo
Property Tax Rate2.49%

Why Are People Moving from Utah to New Jersey?

The migration corridor between Utah and New Jersey is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Cost of Living: The cost of living in New Jersey is higher than Utah, but many movers find the tradeoffs worthwhile.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in New Jersey average 32°F, compared to 30°F in Utah.

Jobs & Industry: New Jersey's key industries include Pharmaceuticals, Finance, Technology, which attract professionals from Utah's Technology and Tourism sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

No specific city-to-city routes are currently listed for this state pair. Check back soon or explore our Route Directory.

Cities in Utah

Other Major Cities

Provo
St. George
West Valley City

Cities in New Jersey

Elizabeth
Jersey City
Newark
Paterson
Trenton

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 1000 miles between Utah and New Jersey:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,300
3–4 BR Home
$3,200

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

UtahNew Jersey Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a New Jersey driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in New Jersey within 60 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to New Jersey after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

New Jersey vehicle inspection requirement: Required every 2 years.

Things to Know About New Jersey

  • Full-service gas only—you cannot pump your own gas
  • Property taxes are the highest in the nation
  • Jughandles are used instead of left turns on many roads

What's Different: Utah vs New Jersey

Taxes

Utah Income Tax:4.65%
New Jersey Income Tax:1.4%-10.75%
Utah Property Tax:0.58%
New Jersey Property Tax:2.49%

Weather

Utah Summer Avg:92°F
New Jersey Summer Avg:84°F
Utah Winter Avg:30°F
New Jersey Winter Avg:32°F

Cost of Living

Utah COL Index:102
New Jersey COL Index:125
Utah Avg Home Price:$500,000
New Jersey Avg Home Price:$470,000
Utah Avg Rent:$1,450/mo
New Jersey Avg Rent:$1,700/mo

Ready to make the move to New Jersey?

Get quotes from interstate carriers that regularly run routes between Utah and New Jersey.