($425+) Raleigh, NC to Yonkers, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Yonkers, NY

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 523-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Yonkers, New York, with costs ranging from $1,233 - $7,538. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $379 - $2,528. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Raleigh and Yonkers. Local movers in Raleigh typically start around $226 as a base rate plus $93/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,233 - $3,939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,917 - $5,052
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,635 - $7,538

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 Raleigh to Yonkers.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Yonkers, NY

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Yonkers, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Raleigh to Yonkers?

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Raleigh, NC to Yonkers, NY

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Yonkers, New York, cost between $984 and $3,193. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Raleigh typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Raleigh to Yonkers:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $984 - $1,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,248 - $2,484
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,193

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $95 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $190 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $885 in Raleigh, NC, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Yonkers, NY, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Raleigh to Yonkers?

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 Raleigh, NC to Yonkers, NY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 523 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Yonkers, New York, running $430 - $1,150. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $210 - $240
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Raleigh to Yonkers based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $430 - $789
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $472 - $955
• 4+ bedrooms: $600 - $1,150

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $190 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $82 and $411 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $210 - $240 in fuel for the 523-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $885 in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh to Yonkers?

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 Raleigh, NC to Yonkers, NY

For larger DIY moves from Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 Yonkers, New York.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,008 and $2,066.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $921 - $1,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,008 - $2,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,424 - $2,529

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Raleigh, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $885.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $95 - $190 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh to Yonkers?

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.
3. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Raleigh, NC vs Yonkers, NY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Yonkers, side by side with Raleigh 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.