Most People Would Rather Save Money Than Time While Moving

04.08.2023 - 15:19 / bhg.com / Sharon Greenthal

Moving is an undertaking, no matter how you slice it. Navigating the renting or buying process, finding the funds to invest in a new place, and packing up all of your belongings takes a lot of time and effort. Often, overwhelmed by everything else, we forget about the money that goes into actually making the move. You'll need to finalize your budget and make sure you have what you need to move before getting started—but what does it really cost to move? Home services website Angi surveyed 1,000 people to find out just how much it takes, so you can be better equipped for the next big transition.

The cost of moving will depend on many things, including where you live now, how far you're going, and whether you plan to DIY the move or hire movers to do it for you. If you're moving within the same state, the cost will, of course, be less than if you're moving across the country. But before you get excited, keep in mind that the expense of moving varies significantly from state to state.

For example, if you live in Alaska and are moving from Juneau to Fairbanks, you can expect the price to be around $360—the lowest of the 43 states included in the survey's data. On the high end, the average expense of moving from Eugene to Medford, Oregon will come out to about a whopping $5,000. The national average cost of hiring movers for a local move turns out to be between $1,000 and $3,000—not an inconsequential cost.

Of those surveyed who moved locally, 33.12% hired movers, though most of the 1,000 people surveyed (73.88%) had family and friends assist with the moving process. That means that part of the expense of moving might include pizza, coolers full of water, and perhaps some cold beers to share with the makeshift moving crew.

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