($825+) Albany, NY to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Albany, NY to Jackson, MS

Full-service movers for the 1,320-mile relocation from Albany, New York, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,820 and $7,960. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $269 - $1,796, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Albany typically charge a base rate around $295 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Albany to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,820 - $4,172
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,356 - $5,743
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,064 - $7,960

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Albany to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Albany, NY to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Albany movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Albany to Jackson?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Albany, NY to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Albany, New York, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,214 and $4,631. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Albany costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Albany to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,214 - $2,261
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,565 - $3,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,190 - $4,631

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Albany, NY and Jackson, MS. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $629 in Albany, NY, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $67 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $135 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Albany to Jackson?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Albany, NY to Jackson, MS

Plan on $825 - $2,131 for a rental moving truck on the 1,320-mile route from Albany, New York, to Jackson, Mississippi. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $377 - $431
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Albany daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Albany to Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $825 - $1,515
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $831 - $1,766
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,143 - $2,131

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $67 and $314.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $135.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $377 and $431 for the 1,320-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $629 for 2 movers in Albany, New York, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Albany to Jackson?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Albany, NY to Jackson, MS

For larger DIY moves from Albany, New York, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Jackson, Mississippi.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,331 and $2,789.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Albany to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,115 - $2,121
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,331 - $2,789
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,807 - $3,634

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Albany, New York, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $629.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $67 and $135 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Albany to Jackson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Albany, NY vs Jackson, MS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jackson, side by side with Albany on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

For a move from Albany, NY, to Jackson, MS, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,820 for a studio to $7,960 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,320-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,214 - $4,631. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $825 - $2,131, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,356 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Newk's Eatery and Cal-Maine Foods.