How much does a long-distance move cost?

The tool provides an illustrative range using home size, distance and season assumptions. It is not a mover quote or a measured market average. Request an itemized estimate for your inventory, addresses and dates, and enter that amount in your budget summary.

What is the cheapest way to move cross-country?

Compare itemized offers for the same move. Add fuel, mileage, hired loading help, travel and supplies to a truck-rental offer; compare what each mover or container quote includes. The lowest base price may not be the lowest total for your move.

When is moving season and why is it more expensive?

This model applies an assumed factor of 1.25 for May through September and 1 for October through April. That is a model assumption, not a measured discount or surcharge; actual availability and quotes depend on your move.

Moving cost estimator

Estimate professional moving costs by home size, distance, and time of year. The ranges use disclosed planning assumptions. Request a written, itemized estimate for your actual move.

Illustrative moving model Season + distance model

Home size

Distance

Move month

Illustrative planning range

$1,200–$1,750

Model assumptions, not an actual quote or a measured market average.

See the model assumptions

Base: $1,400 / $2,200 / $3,200 / $4,400 by home size. Distance factors: 1 / 1.8 / 2 / 2.7; season: 1 or 1.25. Multiply these, then use 85%–125% of the result, rounded to $50. These are editorial planning assumptions, not collected quotes. Packing, access, inventory and exact dates can change the actual price.

This model does not include a personal lease, deposit or overlap rent. See the formula and assumptions, then build a budget summary with your actual quote. Leave an unknown quote blank.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a long-distance move cost?: The tool provides an illustrative range using home size, distance and season assumptions. It is not a mover quote or a measured market average. Request an itemized estimate for your inventory, addresses and dates, and enter that amount in your budget summary.
What is the cheapest way to move cross-country?: Compare itemized offers for the same move. Add fuel, mileage, hired loading help, travel and supplies to a truck-rental offer; compare what each mover or container quote includes. The lowest base price may not be the lowest total for your move.
When is moving season and why is it more expensive?: This model applies an assumed factor of 1.25 for May through September and 1 for October through April. That is a model assumption, not a measured discount or surcharge; actual availability and quotes depend on your move.