($692+) Chandler, AZ to Houston, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chandler, AZ to Houston, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,159-mile move from Chandler, Arizona, to Houston, Texas, with prices running from $2,117 - $8,300. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $320 - $2,132 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chandler and Houston are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chandler movers tend to run around $168 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,117 - $4,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,729 - $5,997
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,505 - $8,300

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 Chandler to Houston.

Specialty moving services from Chandler, AZ to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Chandler movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Houston, 54% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chandler to Houston?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Chandler, AZ to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Chandler, Arizona, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,214 and $4,225. 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 Chandler runs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chandler to Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,214 - $2,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,564 - $3,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,031 - $4,225

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $746 in Chandler, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $80 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $160 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Houston, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Chandler to Houston?

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 Chandler, AZ to Houston, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,159-mile move from Chandler, Arizona, to Houston, Texas, costs between $692 and $1,927, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $393 - $449
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Chandler daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chandler to Houston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $692 - $1,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $755 - $1,730
• 4+ bedrooms: $938 - $1,927

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $160 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Chandler, Arizona, usually costs about $746 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,159-mile drive falls between $393 and $449, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $53 and $320 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chandler to Houston?

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 Chandler, AZ to Houston, TX

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 Chandler, Arizona, to Houston, Texas. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,251 and $2,557.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,049 - $1,922
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,251 - $2,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,414

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chandler, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $746.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $80 - $160 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 Chandler to Houston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Chandler, AZ vs Houston, TX

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

How you handle your interstate move from Chandler, AZ, to Houston, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,117 - $8,300 on the 1,159-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,214 - $4,225 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $692 - $1,927 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,729 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Houston tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and ample economic opportunity, though tropical storms and heat and humidity come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include H-E-B and Houston Methodist.