($635+) Raleigh, NC to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Madison, WI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 956-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Madison, Wisconsin, with costs ranging from $2,012 - $7,899. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $314 - $2,096. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Raleigh and Madison. 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 Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,012 - $4,909
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,319 - $6,190
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,036 - $7,899

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 Madison.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Madison, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Wisconsin Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Wisconsin beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Raleigh, NC to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,173 and $3,974. 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 Raleigh costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $2,309
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,539 - $2,965
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,074 - $3,974

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $79 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $157 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Madison, WI, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $734 in Raleigh, NC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Raleigh to Madison?

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 Madison, WI

Renting a moving truck for the 956-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $695 and $1,919, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $319 - $364
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Madison based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $695 - $1,315
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $693 - $1,503
• 4+ bedrooms: $887 - $1,919

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 $79 and $367.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $157.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $319 and $364 for the 956-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 $734 for 2 movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Madison, WI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Madison, Wisconsin, 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 $1,231 and $2,518.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,099 - $1,939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,231 - $2,518
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,709 - $3,146

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 $79 - $157 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 Raleigh, North Carolina, typically costs $734.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh to Madison?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Raleigh, NC vs Madison, WI

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Raleigh and Madison to plan around. Cost of living index: 106 vs. 103. Average rent: $1,670/mo vs. $1,600/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 31 vs. 50. Safety index: 60.13 vs. 65.43.