How Much Does Long Distance Moving Cost?

When the time has come to get ready for your relocation, estimating costs is probably the most important and challenging task to handle. Do not worry, though, – it really is possible to relocate without going broke and this post will give you some insights into the actual cost of moving.  

Indeed, estimating long distance moving costs is a daunting undertaking for many. Where to begin? How to find credible moving professionals with friendly pricing? How to save?

Well, the most important thing to understand is that no moving company can give you a precise cost estimation without visiting your home and evaluating your possessions from every angle first. Unless you are moving on your own and locally, moving costs are hard to predict which is why the help of professional movers comes in so handy.

• Distance. As obvious as it may sound, distance is going to define the cost. It is probably manageable if you are moving to a neighboring state, but if you are relocating to a remote one, this going to be financially challenging. Start saving way in advance.
• Shipping weight. The next factor driving up the moving cost is the number of items you are taking with you. Think hard about what is going to be irreplaceable in your new place and what should be discarded or sold on eBay or Craigslist.
• Assistance. If you have someone to help you pack and load your items, you can save by doing most of the work on your own. But if you have not, this can be challenging and so you will need to hire a moving company to handle shipping for you. In which case the costs will go up again.

It is impossible to estimate the long distance moving costs without knowing the distance you will have to travel. For the sake of time, let us assume you are relocating 1,000 miles from home. The moving costs in this case will most likely fluctuate between $1,500 for a studio and $4,500 for a 2-bedroom house.

On the contrary, local movers charge per hour in most cases. Of course, the rate varies depending on your location and the company’s pricing policy. The average cost for moving out of a studio is $200 and about $2,000 for a 3-bedroom house.