($1,329+) Raleigh, NC to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Scottsdale, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,172-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with prices running from $2,361 - $11,107. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $326 - $2,176 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Raleigh and Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,361 - $5,487
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,466 - $7,360
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,503 - $11,107

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 Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Scottsdale, AZ

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

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

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Raleigh, NC to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,808 and $6,411. 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 Scottsdale. If you go over that window, storage in Raleigh adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,808 - $3,445
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,363 - $4,880
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,995 - $6,411

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Raleigh, NC and Scottsdale, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $762 in Raleigh, NC, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $163 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Raleigh to Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,172-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $1,238 and $3,780, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $752 - $859
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,238 - $2,441
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,369 - $3,085
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,693 - $3,780

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 $82 and $381.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $163.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $752 and $859 for the 2,172-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 $762 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 Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, AZ

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 Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 $1,710 and $3,532.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,549 - $2,922
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,532
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,544 - $5,129

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 $762.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $82 and $163 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Raleigh, NC vs Scottsdale, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Scottsdale are close to what you're used to in Raleigh: cost of living index of 113 versus 106, with average rent of $3,300/mo compared to $1,670/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 31/100 and 60.13/100 in Raleigh versus 32/100 and 74.2/100 in Scottsdale.