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Whether you are planning to move locally or across the country, one of the most imperative 
questions is how much does it cost to move and what are these charges based on. If you are unsure 
about the cost to hire professional movers, then you won’t be able to set up your moving budget 
accordingly. 
Collecting free moving quotes from various moving companies is enough, by understanding how the 
moving price is actually formed, you will be able to save big on your move. In most cases, your house 
move will fall into one of the two main pricing categories – Local Movers or Interstate Movers.
Local Movers
● Local move or Short-distance move is when you move within the same state and the moving 
distance less than 100 miles. The average cost for a local move ranges from about $350 for a 
one bedroom apartment to $1,500 for a four-bedroom home. 
● The prices are determined by the Moving companies based on the different home sizes, the 
weight of the household goods and the number of hours it takes to load and unloaded them. 
● Some local movers charge additional fees depending on the season and day of the month 
you’re moving home. So, it is always safe to ask in advance about them to make sure the 
estimate you get is as close to the final movers' cost as possible.
Long Distance Movers
● Any move that goes to another state or is at a distance larger than about 100 miles is 
considered by the movers to be an interstate or long distance move. This type of move is 
charged based on the distance and volume or weight of your household goods. 
● Moving companies usually ask for an inventory list so that they could make those calculations 
and give you an approximate estimate. 
● The average price for average distance 1000 miles of long-distance move ranges from about 
$1,050 for a one bedroom apartment to $5,000 for a four-bedroom home.
Other Price Factors Must Be Considered 
When Moving
● Every professional interstate moving service is obligated by the U.S. Department of 
Transportation to present a tariff, which is a list of charges and rates the customer is responsible 
for paying. 
● These cover the extra services rendered by the movers along with their various costs. Along 
with the basic moving company costs and extra services, there are other elements that will 
influence your moving budget. 
● You need to consider all these additional expenses that will affect the overall cost of your move.
Moving Date
● The time of the year and day of the week influence the moving charges. 
● Moving during summers and weekends are more expensive due to the volume of the people 
moving in such times. 
● To get a good deal, it’s beneficial to book your moving date in advance or move on weekdays.
Packing Services
The primary service of movers is only to move the items. You can get quotes for packing from moving companies which 
will include the price for putting your things in boxes, crates, etc., depending on your need.  Generally, basic packing will 
cost you a minimum of $30 – $35 per hour and this price should include the necessary packing supplies as well. Extra 
services like Loading and Unloading, disassembly, and reassembly of furniture, custom crating etc will cost extra.
Insurance
● Moving insurance is designed to protect you during the move and is recommended or required 
by most moving companies. Released value protection is the basic moving insurance coverage 
is required by federal law. 
● This policy insures your belongings based on their weight. You can also get a full-value 
protection policy which if the item is damaged covers the current market value of the item, a 
replacement with a similar item, or the cost to repair the item.
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