Moving Cost Calculator

Get a free estimate for your upcoming move.

How are you moving?

Estimates labor, long-distance fees, and contingency for a hired moving crew.

Where are you moving to?

Approximate distance (miles)

Home size

Move month (optional — affects seasonal pricing)

Enter your destination and distance to see your estimate.

Tips to Lower Your Moving Costs

Move mid-week and mid-month: Movers and truck rental companies charge premium rates on weekends and at the end of the month when demand peaks. Shifting your move date by even a few days can save 10–20%.
Declutter before you pack: Every item you don't move is money saved — fewer boxes means less truck space and less labor time. Sell, donate, or discard anything you haven't used in the past year.
Collect free boxes: Liquor stores, bookstores, and grocery stores give away sturdy boxes daily. Post on Buy Nothing or Nextdoor — neighbors who just moved are often eager to offload boxes.
Pack yourself; hire movers only for loading: Packing is the most time-intensive part of a professional move. Doing it yourself and hiring movers only for load/unload can cut the total bill by 30% or more.
Use storage to bridge the gap: If your new home isn't ready on move-out day, a short-term storage unit is almost always cheaper than paying professional movers to wait or make a second trip.

Need storage while you settle in?

10 Federal Storage offers month-to-month leases with no long-term commitment — perfect for bridging the gap between move-out and move-in.

Not sure how many boxes you need? Use our Moving Box Calculator.