Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Everything to set up when you move to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in order.
Update license: 60 days
Register vehicle: 20 days
Typical mover cost: $1,100-$3,600
Row homes mean narrow staircases. Measure your couch before move-in day. Permit-only parking in central neighborhoods, get a moving permit a week ahead.