Moving costs vary from state to state. In general, moving company prices will range from $25 to $50 per mover for each hour, though the distance traveled will also impact the final price. The average intrastate move (within the same state) is about $1,400, whereas the average interstate move (to a different state) will range from $700 to $10,000.

This budget allows for a short-distance move within 100 miles for a 1-3 bedroom home without packing services.

From here, your budget allows for a short-distance move for a 1-5 bedroom home with packing services and additional transportation of specialty items like cars and pianos. For long distance moves, you’ll need to pay between $2,000 to $7,000 to transport the contents of a 2 bedroom home, and anywhere from $4,000 to $10,000 for anything bigger. 

Moving on your own can definitely be cheaper, but it’s important to consider the amount of labor that the project will require. Truck rentals range from $20 to $100 a day, though that can increase depending on where you’re dropping it off. If you’ll be handing in the keys to a different location, especially in a new state, the price could be significantly higher. 

On top of that, you’ll also need to factor in the cost of gas, which can take up the bulk of your budget if you’re traveling long distances—not to mention extra fees you accrue along the way from hotel stays, tolls, and all those road trip snacks. Take the time to determine whether the reduced cost of doing it yourself is worth the effort it will require, or if you’ll be better off hiring professional movers. 

Whether you’re starting a new adventure down the road in a new city or an entirely new state can also affect your moving prices. The average cost for an intrastate move is around $1,400 for every 7,400 pounds—though you may pay more if you’re traveling more than 100 miles. Interstate moves typically cost $5,600 for the same amount of weight and 1,200 miles of travel.

Many factors determine the cost of moving, and some may even make your move cost more or less than you were expecting.

Taking the leap to move to a far-off city or a new state altogether is exciting, but can cost significantly more than local or intrastate moves. Moving companies’ prices for longer journeys including cross-country moves can cost anywhere from $5,700 to $10,000 thanks to the additional distance being traveled.

Costs of moving will go up or down depending on the time of year and the day of the week. In general, it’s more affordable to move during the fall or winter, on a weekday, or in the middle of the month. Moves that occur during the summer, on weekends or holidays, or at the beginning or end of the month, tend to be more expensive thanks to higher demand.

Most movers don’t automatically include packing services in their offers. These options can cost up to an additional $1,000 on average, but can also make the workload a lot easier on you if they’re within your budget. Hiring full-service movers will cost a minimum of $2,300 but these pros will tackle every step of the moving process from start to finish, including disassembling and reassembling furniture.

Movers have some of your most important items in their hands, so making sure the moving company you’ve chosen has these documents will make the process smoother for both sides.

Moving brokers are third-party sales teams that connect clients with moving companies. They aren’t liable for the transportation of your belongings and can’t always secure a mover by your deadline. When in doubt, work directly with a moving company in your area to ensure you have what you need when you need it.