What these prices show
These are actual prices from past moves. They can help you understand what similar moves cost, but they are not a promise that your move will have the same price.
Real moving prices
Moving Cost Statistics From Real Moves by Route & Size
Wondering what a move like yours has cost in the past? This page shows real prices from completed moves handled by Coastal Moving Services. Compare moves by starting location, destination, shipment size, packing needs, and move type. Every move is different, but these examples can help you understand the price range before requesting your own quote.
Prices reviewed July 2026 by the Coastal Moving Services team.
At a glance
What customers paid for different types of moves
These numbers come from actual moving prices recorded through Coastal Moving Services. We share the routes, price ranges, and shipment sizes so customers can compare similar moves. Your price may be different based on your inventory, services, dates, and access conditions.
$3,364Median moving price
$2,426 to $5,509Common price range
2,002State-to-state routes included
486 cu ftTypical shipment size
How to understand these moving prices
The prices on this page come from actual moves handled through Coastal Moving Services. We only show the route, shipment size, and price information needed to help customers compare moves.
How to read the numbers
The median is the middle price in a group of moves. It is often more useful than a simple average because one unusually large or complicated move is less likely to make the typical price look higher than it is. We also show a price range so you are not relying on one number alone.
Why your price may be different
Your price can change based on how much you are moving, distance, stairs, elevators, parking, move date, packing, storage, fragile items, and other services you need.
Important Information
These are past moving prices, not fixed rates. Your own price depends on your exact inventory, origin and destination, access conditions, requested services, and move date.
Start with how much you are moving
A route alone does not determine price. Compare the shipment cubic footage, move type, and service requirements alongside the origin and destination.
The middle price gives you a useful starting point, while the price range shows how much similar moves can vary.
Moving prices by shipment size
Shipment size is one of the biggest reasons moving prices change. Compare your approximate cubic footage with these actual price ranges before relying on a route average.
| Shipment size | Common price range | Median price | Median volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 400 cu ft | $2,048 to $2,862 | $2,441 | 300 cu ft |
| 400 to 799 cu ft | $2,886 to $4,917 | $3,839 | 538 cu ft |
| 800 to 1,199 cu ft | $5,216 to $8,041 | $6,641 | 954 cu ft |
| 1,200 to 1,599 cu ft | $7,561 to $11,362 | $9,452 | 1,347 cu ft |
| 1,600 cu ft and up | $10,860 to $16,967 | $13,840 | 1,924 cu ft |
What Can Make a Move Cost More?
Distance, shipment size, and packing needs can all affect the final price of a move. These tables show how prices differed between moves within the same state, interstate moves, and moves that included packing services.
| Type of move | Typical price range | Middle price | Typical shipment size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moves within the same state | $2,003 to $4,141 | $2,702 | 588 cu ft |
| Moves to another state | $2,521 to $5,840 | $3,553 | 432 cu ft |
| Packing service | Typical price range | Middle price | Typical shipment size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer packed | $2,349 to $5,048 | $3,142 | 456 cu ft |
| Packing service included | $2,998 to $7,414 | $4,634 | 625 cu ft |
City-to-city prices
Moving prices for 50 popular city routes
Use this route table when your move starts in one city and ends in another. The price ranges help you compare similar city pairs without mixing in same-city local moves.
| Rank | Route | Typical price range | Median price | Median volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY | $2,932 to $6,245 | $3,906 | 319 cu ft |
| 2 | Chicago, IL to New York, NY | $2,001 to $3,525 | $2,621 | 339 cu ft |
| 3 | Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL | $2,199 to $3,994 | $3,036 | 360 cu ft |
| 4 | Reno, NV to Las Vegas, NV | $1,615 to $1,945 | $1,710 | 465 cu ft |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV | $2,071 to $2,984 | $2,550 | 302 cu ft |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA to New York, NY | $2,391 to $3,088 | $2,630 | 300 cu ft |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA to Miami, FL | $2,196 to $3,787 | $2,846 | 300 cu ft |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX | $2,396 to $3,498 | $2,999 | 341 cu ft |
| 9 | New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA | $2,797 to $5,561 | $3,014 | 323 cu ft |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL | $2,717 to $4,815 | $3,449 | 486 cu ft |
| 11 | Seattle, WA to Brooklyn, NY | $2,837 to $4,029 | $3,514 | 300 cu ft |
| 12 | Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA | $3,069 to $4,820 | $4,294 | 400 cu ft |
| 13 | Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX | $1,956 to $2,961 | $2,080 | 300 cu ft |
| 14 | Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA | $2,024 to $2,644 | $2,118 | 488 cu ft |
| 15 | San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA | $2,329 to $3,036 | $2,585 | 488 cu ft |
| 16 | Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL | $2,469 to $2,858 | $2,673 | 274 cu ft |
| 17 | Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA | $2,450 to $2,818 | $2,744 | 310 cu ft |
| 18 | Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL | $2,108 to $4,334 | $2,850 | 300 cu ft |
| 19 | Chicago, IL to Miami, FL | $2,540 to $5,106 | $2,929 | 368 cu ft |
| 20 | Chicago, IL to Atlanta, GA | $2,676 to $3,869 | $3,418 | 384 cu ft |
| 21 | San Diego, CA to Las Vegas, NV | $2,675 to $5,141 | $3,572 | 464 cu ft |
| 22 | San Diego, CA to San Antonio, TX | $3,083 to $3,881 | $3,638 | 447 cu ft |
| 23 | New York, NY to Miami Beach, FL | $2,891 to $5,155 | $3,750 | 513 cu ft |
| 24 | Seattle, WA to San Diego, CA | $3,010 to $5,450 | $4,183 | 430 cu ft |
| 25 | Dallas, TX to Houston, TX | $1,853 to $2,353 | $1,879 | 488 cu ft |
| 26 | Washington, DC to New York, NY | $1,871 to $1,990 | $1,987 | 300 cu ft |
| 27 | San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA | $2,019 to $3,188 | $2,041 | 300 cu ft |
| 28 | Miami, FL to New York, NY | $2,164 to $2,441 | $2,266 | 300 cu ft |
| 29 | Miami, FL to Houston, TX | $2,148 to $2,446 | $2,303 | 301 cu ft |
| 30 | New York, NY to Houston, TX | $2,241 to $2,726 | $2,326 | 300 cu ft |
| 31 | Las Vegas, NV to Miami, FL | $2,342 to $2,796 | $2,395 | 300 cu ft |
| 32 | Miami, FL to Chicago, IL | $2,071 to $2,902 | $2,546 | 301 cu ft |
| 33 | Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX | $2,226 to $4,422 | $2,580 | 302 cu ft |
| 34 | San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL | $2,120 to $2,910 | $2,740 | 300 cu ft |
| 35 | Los Angeles, CA to Brooklyn, NY | $2,695 to $3,462 | $2,797 | 300 cu ft |
| 36 | Boston, MA to Chicago, IL | $2,656 to $4,628 | $2,940 | 327 cu ft |
| 37 | Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX | $2,728 to $3,998 | $2,951 | 317 cu ft |
| 38 | Atlanta, GA to Fort Lauderdale, FL | $1,997 to $4,491 | $3,000 | 364 cu ft |
| 39 | Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, NC | $1,989 to $3,986 | $3,100 | 776 cu ft |
| 40 | San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA | $3,126 to $3,643 | $3,182 | 359 cu ft |
| 41 | Austin, TX to Chicago, IL | $3,147 to $4,328 | $3,227 | 396 cu ft |
| 42 | Austin, TX to New York, NY | $2,858 to $3,921 | $3,643 | 361 cu ft |
| 43 | Atlanta, GA to New York, NY | $2,928 to $5,168 | $4,441 | 524 cu ft |
| 44 | New York, NY to Miami, FL | $2,946 to $7,203 | $5,088 | 598 cu ft |
| 45 | Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR | $2,955 to $5,980 | $5,246 | 565 cu ft |
| 46 | Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA | $1,728 to $3,629 | $2,120 | 488 cu ft |
| 47 | Miami, FL to Atlanta, GA | $2,125 to $3,446 | $2,222 | 332 cu ft |
| 48 | Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA | $2,100 to $2,701 | $2,243 | 435 cu ft |
| 49 | San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA | $2,018 to $2,532 | $2,263 | 272 cu ft |
| 50 | Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO | $2,068 to $3,835 | $2,324 | 300 cu ft |
State-to-state prices
State-to-state moving prices
This table compares actual prices for common state-to-state moves. It is useful when you know the states involved but have not narrowed the move down to a specific city pair.
| Rank | State route | Median price | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California to Texas | $3,618 | $4,870 |
| 2 | New York to Florida | $3,214 | $4,064 |
| 3 | California to Florida | $3,768 | $5,251 |
| 4 | New Jersey to Florida | $3,370 | $4,583 |
| 5 | Texas to California | $3,074 | $4,133 |
| 6 | California to Washington | $3,256 | $4,578 |
| 7 | Florida to New York | $2,690 | $3,787 |
| 8 | California to Arizona | $4,389 | $5,052 |
| 9 | Florida to Texas | $3,474 | $4,336 |
| 10 | Massachusetts to Florida | $2,888 | $3,743 |
| 11 | Florida to California | $3,495 | $4,785 |
| 12 | Texas to Florida | $3,187 | $4,456 |
| 13 | Florida to Georgia | $3,658 | $5,102 |
| 14 | California to New York | $3,295 | $4,288 |
| 15 | Washington to California | $3,251 | $4,476 |
| 16 | Virginia to Florida | $3,654 | $4,698 |
| 17 | Georgia to Florida | $3,498 | $4,666 |
| 18 | California to Nevada | $3,279 | $4,486 |
| 19 | Florida to North Carolina | $3,588 | $4,767 |
| 20 | California to Oregon | $3,764 | $4,818 |
| 21 | North Carolina to Florida | $3,431 | $4,446 |
| 22 | California to North Carolina | $4,532 | $5,620 |
| 23 | California to Tennessee | $4,834 | $6,885 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania to Florida | $2,928 | $4,150 |
| 25 | Illinois to Florida | $3,022 | $4,315 |
Local moving prices
Same-city Local moving prices
Same-city prices depend heavily on crew time, access, stairs, elevators, packing needs, and shipment size. Use this section when your move stays within one metro area instead of crossing state lines.
| Rank | Local move area | Typical price range | Median price | Median volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,911 to $3,123 | $2,443 | 608 cu ft |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $1,670 to $2,303 | $1,997 | 439 cu ft |
| 3 | Cincinnati, OH | $1,803 to $4,141 | $2,100 | 592 cu ft |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | $2,065 to $2,671 | $2,239 | 488 cu ft |
| 5 | Saint Louis, MO | $1,653 to $2,940 | $1,987 | 488 cu ft |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $1,979 to $2,867 | $2,479 | 476 cu ft |
| 7 | Wilmington, NC | $2,069 to $3,029 | $2,937 | 569 cu ft |
| 8 | Norfolk, VA | $1,618 to $2,193 | $1,765 | 418 cu ft |
| 9 | Charleston, SC | $1,703 to $2,362 | $2,114 | 424 cu ft |
| 10 | Omaha, NE | $1,788 to $3,010 | $2,597 | 514 cu ft |
| 11 | Bluffton, SC | $2,601 to $3,385 | $2,715 | 640 cu ft |
| 12 | New Orleans, LA | $2,351 to $3,131 | $2,803 | 529 cu ft |
| 13 | Las Vegas, NV | $3,055 to $4,549 | $3,473 | 1,016 cu ft |
| 14 | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,801 to $2,815 | $1,903 | 487 cu ft |
| 15 | New York, NY | $1,803 to $3,750 | $1,903 | 488 cu ft |
Moving prices by destination state
These ranges show actual prices for moves going to popular destination states. Use them as a starting point after you know where your move is headed.
| Rank | Destination state | Common price range | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $2,447 to $5,628 | $3,490 |
| 2 | California | $2,397 to $4,856 | $3,096 |
| 3 | Texas | $2,400 to $5,139 | $3,257 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $2,409 to $5,690 | $3,455 |
| 5 | Georgia | $2,399 to $5,600 | $3,256 |
| 6 | New York | $2,230 to $4,438 | $2,921 |
| 7 | South Carolina | $2,580 to $6,567 | $3,885 |
| 8 | Arizona | $2,758 to $6,768 | $4,064 |
| 9 | Washington | $2,528 to $5,570 | $3,546 |
| 10 | Virginia | $2,306 to $5,114 | $3,195 |
| 11 | Illinois | $2,223 to $4,474 | $2,916 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $2,304 to $5,100 | $3,214 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $2,610 to $6,849 | $3,950 |
| 14 | Colorado | $2,546 to $5,723 | $3,501 |
| 15 | Ohio | $2,389 to $5,665 | $3,393 |
How Moving prices are distributed
These price brackets reflect common relocation costs based on actual move profiles. Reviewing these ranges helps you identify where your move sits on the spectrum, indicating whether your budget aligns with standard requirements or if factors like move volume, specialized services, or transit distance may impact your final investment.
| Price range | Share of examples |
|---|---|
| Under $1,500 | 0.2% |
| $1,500 to $2,499 | 27.6% |
| $2,500 to $3,499 | 24.5% |
| $3,500 to $4,999 | 18.7% |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 14.9% |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 7.3% |
| $10,000 and up | 6.8% |
What changes the price of a move?
These factors explain why two moves with the same origin and destination can have different prices. Review them before assuming the route alone determines the cost.
How much does shipment size affect the price?
Shipment size changes the price quickly because more cubic feet can mean more labor, truck space, materials, and time. Compare the volume table before assuming the destination caused the price difference.
Does crossing state lines change the price?
Interstate moves often have a higher median because distance, scheduling, and transport planning can add complexity. Same-state moves still vary when access or inventory is difficult.
Does packing change the price?
Packing service usually means more labor and materials. It can also signal a larger or more fragile shipment, so compare packing status together with volume.
Why are some moving prices much higher?
Higher prices often involve large shipments, specialty items, longer mileage, remote access, storage needs, tight dates, or a combination of those factors.
How to use these price examples
Find the closest route
Use the route tables to find a similar origin, destination, or state pair. Do not stop there because the route is only one part of the estimate.
Match the shipment size
Compare your inventory to the volume ranges. This is the quickest way to explain why two moves on similar routes can price differently.
Check service needs for the estimate
Tell the estimator about packing, stairs, elevators, long carries, storage, fragile items, and timing. Those details help determine your price.
Moving services for your route and shipment
Use these past prices to understand which services may fit your move. We coordinate professional carriers for long-distance, residential, and packing needs to ensure your specific requirements are met.
Long-Distance Moving
Interstate coordination focused on accurate weight-based pricing, binding estimates, and verified carrier assignments.
Residential Moving
Tailored coordination for homes, apartments, and senior relocations with standard furniture protection included.
Packing Services
Full-service or partial packing, fragile item crating, and professional materials to prevent transit damage.
Questions about the moving cost statistics
Are these actual moving prices?
Yes. The prices come from actual moves handled through Coastal Moving Services. They are not copied from a general national average or another moving website.
Why do you not list the total number of moves?
Our total move volume is private company information. We still share the routes, actual price ranges, shipment sizes, and move types so customers can understand what the numbers cover.
Will my move cost the same amount?
Not necessarily. These are actual prices from past moves, but your price will depend on your inventory, route, services, access conditions, dates, and any changes to the move.
What does median price mean?
The median is the middle price in a group of moves. It can be more helpful than an average because a few unusually large moves are less likely to make the typical price look higher than it is.
What should I compare first?
Start with shipment size, then compare move type and route. Packing, storage, difficult access, specialty items, and timing can also materially change a quote.
How can I get a price for my move?
Use the moving cost calculator for an initial planning figure or request a personalized written quote when your inventory, route, dates, and services are known.
Get a quote based on your actual move details
These are past moving prices. Your own price will be based on what you are moving, your route, dates, access, packing needs, storage, and any special items.
