($687+) Chesapeake, VA to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Jackson, MS

Hiring full-service movers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $1,947 and $7,661. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 948-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $278 - $1,856, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Chesapeake and Jackson. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chesapeake tend to start around $290 plus $125/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,947 - $4,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,490 - $6,150
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,056 - $7,661

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 Chesapeake to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jackson, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,245 and $4,124. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chesapeake typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,245 - $2,285
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $3,174
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,033 - $4,124

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $70 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $139 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 $650 in Chesapeake, VA, 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 Jackson, MS, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Jackson, MS

Plan on $629 - $1,808 for a rental moving truck on the 948-mile route from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Jackson, Mississippi. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $280 - $320
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $629 - $1,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $671 - $1,399
• 4+ bedrooms: $896 - $1,808

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 $70 and $325.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $139.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $280 and $320 for the 948-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 $650 for 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Jackson, MS

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Jackson, Mississippi, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,195 and $2,395.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,121 - $2,056
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,195 - $2,395
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,708 - $3,078

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $70 - $139 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, typically costs $650.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Jackson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake 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.