($576+) Raleigh, NC to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Jackson, MS

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 787-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Jackson, Mississippi, with prices running from $1,767 - $8,113. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $282 - $1,880 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Raleigh and Jackson are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Raleigh movers tend to run around $226 as a base rate plus $93/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,767 - $4,489
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,254 - $5,628
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,739 - $8,113

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 Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,106 and $3,866. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Raleigh runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $2,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,379 - $2,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,866

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $141 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 $658 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 Jackson, MS, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Jackson, MS

Renting a moving truck for the 787-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $559 and $1,579, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $235 - $269
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $559 - $1,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $598 - $1,302
• 4+ bedrooms: $787 - $1,579

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $658.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $235 - $269 for the 787-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $56 and $306, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $141 per night for hotel stops on the 787-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $282 - $423.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Jackson, MS

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Jackson, Mississippi. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,138 and $2,214.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,796
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,138 - $2,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,916

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 Raleigh, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $658.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $141 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh to Jackson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Raleigh, NC 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 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.