Move Details
Cost Comparison
Three options side by side
🚛 Professional Movers$9,960
Full-service: pack, load, transport, unload
📦 Container Shipping$4,480
PODS-style: you load, they transport
🛻 DIY Truck Rental$1,180
You drive: cheapest but most work
Packing Services$1,000
💡 Money-Saving Tips: Move mid-week and mid-month for lower rates · Get 3+ quotes from movers · Declutter before moving (sell/donate) · Use free boxes from local stores · Pack yourself to save $600–$1000 · Book 4-6 weeks in advance for best rates.
Data Source & Legal Disclaimer
Effective: 2026-01-01
Last updated: 2 weeks ago
Update frequency: Annual
Sources: AMSA — Moving Cost Guide
Costs are estimates based on national averages. Actual prices vary significantly by location, season, and mover. Always get binding estimates from licensed movers. This is not a quote.