For the time being, the service is free. All you need to do is sign up for an account and then start adding items to a list. You may wish to add them all in one place, or maybe be a bit more civilized and add them according to your room. For example “Attic”, “Dining Room”, “Bedroom 1″, etc.

When you start adding items and their values, the service will automatically start adding up the “Total Value” and show it to you on the main dashboard. You can even categorize the items according to their type such as electronics, furniture, clothing, etc, so you can even get a report if you ever want one for a specific type, or a specific room.

Features:

• Free and easy to use.
• Keeping track of items made easier.
• Exporting data allows you to backup your data.
• Generate reports for analysis.
• Similar tools: Quidaty Home, Cosanote, OurShelf, StuffSafe, EasyRoomIn and OneSimpleMove.
• Also read related article: Two Home Inventory Tracking Apps to Insure Your Assets.

Check out iKeepm @ www.ikeepm.com (By Hammad from TechnicallyDigital)

The web app also provides a search feature which lets you conduct a quick search for an item and find the corresponding container. Obviously, smartphone users will benefit more from this tool.

Features

• Create containers online with list of items.
• Label the containers and get QR codes for pasting on your box of items.
• Search for an item and its container online.
• Similar tools: MovingLabelKit, CityMove and BoxCycle

Check out Boxmeup @ www.boxmeupapp.com (By Abhijeet from Guiding Tech)

Quidaty Home is a simple and wonderful website that lets you keep a list of things you own. You can start by creating an account on the site and then start adding items you own and their details. With each item you can enter details such as model number, purchasing date, and warranty term. In addition to keeping a track of your belongings, such details will also help you with warranty claims.

Additionally the site lets you keep online lists of important documents, contacts, and passwords.

Features:

• A user-friendly web service.
• Lets you keep an online record of belongings.
• You can record assets, documents, contacts, and passwords.
• You can enter numerous details about assets.
• Similar tool: Cosanote, OurShelf, StuffSafe, EasyRoomIn and OneSimpleMove.
• Also read related article: Two Home Inventory Tracking Apps to Insure Your Assets.

Check out Quidaty Home @ www.quidaty.com (by MOin from ThumbPress)

Cosanote is a free to use online documentation software. After creating an account on the site, you can add items to your belongings list and enter in various details for each item. These details include the item’s name, type, quantity, model, rating, etc. You can even add notes or events associated with the item; events can include repairs or anything else you feel appropriate.

If you keep the items list updated, Cosanote can be greatly helpful in better taking care of your belongings.

Features:

• Online documentation system to inventorize all of your possessions.
• A user friendly website.
• With each item you can add a lot of information.
• The site’s records can help you with any claims such as warranty or insurance claims.
• Similar tools: OurShelf, StuffSafe, EasyRoomIn and OneSimpleMove.
• Also read related article: Two Home Inventory Tracking Apps to Insure Your Assets.

Check out Cosanote @ www.cosanote.com (by MOin from ThumbPress)

The kit has labels for every room in your house, labels for stuff that is fragile, “this side up” labels, to and from address labels and complete instructions on what size label to use for each category. You can also change the font type, size and color for the labels.

The tool kit is in PDF and works on Windows, Mac and Linux OS.

Features:

• Download free moving label templates.
• Labels for each room and situation.
• Customize labels by changing font type and size.
• Complete instructions and tips on how to use labels effeciently.
• Includes a master packing list.
• Similar sites: CityMove and BoxCycle

Download MovingLabelKit @ www.blog.worldlabel.com/2010/moving-storage-labels-free-complete-template-kit.html

Not only that, the tool breaks down the comparison by categories such as food, rent, housing, transportation, health and entertainment. You can click on any of the categories to see further details on how major items in that category compare. For example, clicking on food will show you a comparison between things like bread, cheese, milk and coke. Users can also contribute data for the city they live in to make the tool better.

Features:

• International cost of living comparison between two cities.
• Detailed comparison by categories and sub-categories.
• See recent comparisons other users have done.
• Contribute your own data to make the tool even better.
• No registration required.
• Similar tools: CostOfLiving, COL, Numbeo and MySalaryWiki.

Visit CostOfLivingComparison @ www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison

The neighborhoods are ranked based on a number of criteria and clicking on any neighborhood will give you detailed information on various topics including quality of life, safety, public transportation, people, schools, nightlife and more. The neighborhood is ranked on each of these factors to give you a comparative analysis. You can also contribute by rating each neighborhood and/or writing detailed reviews.

Features:

• Find a neighborhood like your own.
• See maps, current and historical images.
• Currently works for NYC, San Francisco, Boston and Seattle.
• See information about schools and statistics.
• See neighborhood ranking on tens of factors.
• Rate and review a neighborhood.
• No registration required.
• Similar tools: CityMelt and Homethinking

Visit NabeWise @ www.nabewise.com

If  you’re new to moving, or just need help, the pre-made moving checklists in MoveIdiot are also a terrific boon, reminding users of every imaginable circumstance, need or errand, such as notifying one’s doctor or bank of a move, changing one’s address, or even planning a farewell party. Whether it’s moving offices or homes, short or long distances, the whole moving process is always a hassle, but thanks to MoveIdiot moving has now become so easy, any fool can move quickly and easily!

Features:

• Categorise items by box and/or room,
• Print packing details.
• Create labels.
• To-do lists and update alerts.
• Upload or input receipt information.
• Range of moving categories including travel expenses, hotel expenses.
• Real-time spending statistics.
• Track information from multiple shipping companies.
• View real-time updates on an interactive map.
• No software to download or install.
• Similar sites: OneSimpleMove, OneSimpleMove, USA Movers and BoxCycle.

Check out MoveIdiot @ www.moveidiot.com (via ReadWriteWeb by Judy from Heyjude)

The Numbeo was created by Google Ireland ex employee Banja Luka.

The site currently holds data for 293 major cities worldwide. There are also detailed reports reflecting prices and costs in areas such as Market, Transportation, Utility, Rent Per Month, Buy Apartment Price, Salaries, Restaurants and Financing.

Moreover you can view cost of living by country, see rankings by city, check out property market and cost of living index.

Features:

• Compare cost of living in different cities.
• Holds data for 293 major cities worldwide.
• Presents detailed reports reflecting prices and costs for different public services.
• Includes cost of living calculator.
• View rankings by city and country.
• View property marked index and cost of living index.
• Contribute by adding information for your city.

Check out Numbeo @ www.numbeo.com

Using the application easy, simply enter your current city and the city you are planning to move to and hit “Compare” button. It then presents detailed comparison of living costs of two cities side-by-side in 100 categories including taxes, housing, food, utilities and transportation.

Features:

• Cost of living comparison between US cities.
• Comparison is done in 100 categories including housing, utilities, transportation and healthcare costs.
• Free, no sign up needed.
• Supports US cities only.
• Similar tools: CostOfLiving.

Check out COL @ www.bestplaces.net/COL