($735+) Milwaukee, WI to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Aurora, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,044-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Aurora, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,169 - $8,217. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $307 - $2,048. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Milwaukee and Aurora. Local movers in Milwaukee typically start around $349 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,169 - $5,033
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,609 - $6,180
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,432 - $8,217

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 Milwaukee to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Milwaukee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Milwaukee to Aurora?

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 Milwaukee, WI to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,193 and $4,031. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Aurora. If you go over that window, storage in Milwaukee adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Milwaukee to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,193 - $2,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,663 - $2,998
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,073 - $4,031

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 $717 in Milwaukee, WI. 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 $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $154 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 Aurora, CO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee to Aurora?

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 Milwaukee, WI to Aurora, CO

A rental truck for this 1,044-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Aurora, Colorado, costs between $735 and $1,863. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $340 - $389
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Milwaukee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Milwaukee to Aurora based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $735 - $1,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $787 - $1,643
• 4+ bedrooms: $977 - $1,863

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 $77 and $358.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $154.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $340 and $389 for the 1,044-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 $717 for 2 movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee to Aurora?

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 Milwaukee, WI to Aurora, CO

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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Aurora, Colorado. 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 $1,267 and $2,448.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,086 - $2,144
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,267 - $2,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,795 - $3,390

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 $77 - $154 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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, typically costs $717.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee to Aurora?

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. Star Line Trucking Or Star Line (4.46/5 stars): Star Line Trucking Or Star Line 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: Milwaukee, WI vs Aurora, CO

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