Long Distance Moving Cost
In the US, long distance moving typically costs $4,800, with most prices from $2,500 to $9,000 for a 2-bedroom move of 500 or more miles. Pick your state for a local estimate.
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Long Distance Moving Cost by state
| State | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $4,220 | $2,200 to $7,920 |
| Alaska | $5,660 | $2,950 to $10,620 |
| Arizona | $4,700 | $2,450 to $8,820 |
| Arkansas | $4,080 | $2,130 to $7,650 |
| California | $5,860 | $3,050 to $10,980 |
| Colorado | $5,180 | $2,700 to $9,720 |
| Connecticut | $5,520 | $2,880 to $10,350 |
| Delaware | $4,900 | $2,550 to $9,180 |
| District of Columbia | $6,140 | $3,200 to $11,520 |
| Florida | $4,800 | $2,500 to $9,000 |
| Georgia | $4,560 | $2,380 to $8,550 |
| Hawaii | $6,240 | $3,250 to $11,700 |
| Idaho | $4,560 | $2,380 to $8,550 |
| Illinois | $4,800 | $2,500 to $9,000 |
| Indiana | $4,320 | $2,250 to $8,100 |
| Iowa | $4,220 | $2,200 to $7,920 |
| Kansas | $4,220 | $2,200 to $7,920 |
| Kentucky | $4,220 | $2,200 to $7,920 |
| Louisiana | $4,320 | $2,250 to $8,100 |
| Maine | $4,900 | $2,550 to $9,180 |
| Maryland | $5,380 | $2,800 to $10,080 |
| Massachusetts | $5,760 | $3,000 to $10,800 |
| Michigan | $4,420 | $2,300 to $8,280 |
| Minnesota | $4,800 | $2,500 to $9,000 |
| Mississippi | $4,030 | $2,100 to $7,560 |
| Missouri | $4,320 | $2,250 to $8,100 |
| Montana | $4,700 | $2,450 to $8,820 |
| Nebraska | $4,320 | $2,250 to $8,100 |
| Nevada | $4,900 | $2,550 to $9,180 |
| New Hampshire | $5,180 | $2,700 to $9,720 |
| New Jersey | $5,660 | $2,950 to $10,620 |
| New Mexico | $4,460 | $2,330 to $8,370 |
| New York | $5,760 | $3,000 to $10,800 |
| North Carolina | $4,560 | $2,380 to $8,550 |
| North Dakota | $4,560 | $2,380 to $8,550 |
| Ohio | $4,320 | $2,250 to $8,100 |
| Oklahoma | $4,180 | $2,180 to $7,830 |
| Oregon | $5,180 | $2,700 to $9,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,700 | $2,450 to $8,820 |
| Rhode Island | $5,280 | $2,750 to $9,900 |
| South Carolina | $4,460 | $2,330 to $8,370 |
| South Dakota | $4,320 | $2,250 to $8,100 |
| Tennessee | $4,460 | $2,330 to $8,370 |
| Texas | $4,700 | $2,450 to $8,820 |
| Utah | $4,940 | $2,580 to $9,270 |
| Vermont | $5,040 | $2,630 to $9,450 |
| Virginia | $4,940 | $2,580 to $9,270 |
| Washington | $5,520 | $2,880 to $10,350 |
| West Virginia | $4,130 | $2,150 to $7,740 |
| Wisconsin | $4,460 | $2,330 to $8,370 |
| Wyoming | $4,560 | $2,380 to $8,550 |
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What the price covers
The figures are for a 2-bedroom move of 500 or more miles. Weight and distance set the price. Binding estimates protect you from surprises.
How to pay less
- Weight and distance set the price. Binding estimates protect you from surprises.
- Get at least three written quotes and compare what is included.
- Ask about off-peak dates, package deals and payment plans.
Frequently asked questions
How much to tip movers for long distance move?
The national typical price is about $4,800, with most people paying from $2,500 to $9,000 for a 2-bedroom move of 500 or more miles.
Which state is the cheapest for long distance moving?
In our estimates Mississippi is the lowest and Hawaii is the highest.
Is this a quote?
No. It is a modelled estimate for planning. Your own price depends on personal factors, so get quotes before you decide.
Sources and method
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimates only, not a quote
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.