($784+) Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Kansas City, Missouri, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $2,272 and $9,142. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,192-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $294 - $1,960, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Kansas City and Scottsdale. For a rough baseline, movers based in Kansas City tend to start around $251 plus $113/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Kansas City to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,272 - $5,010
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,722 - $6,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,789 - $9,142

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 Kansas City to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 72% of Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Scottsdale?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving 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 Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Kansas City, Missouri, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,324 and $4,528. 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 Kansas City runs about $75/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,324 - $2,504
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,606 - $3,186
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,355 - $4,528

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Scottsdale, AZ, 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 $686 in Kansas City, MO. 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from Kansas City, Missouri, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $823 - $2,058 for the 1,192-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $372 - $425
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Kansas City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Kansas City to Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $823 - $1,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $847 - $1,778
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,066 - $2,058

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 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 Kansas City, Missouri, usually costs about $686 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,192-mile drive falls between $372 and $425, 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 $49 and $294 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Kansas City, Missouri, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,352 and $2,603.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,145 - $2,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,352 - $2,603
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,902 - $3,587

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Kansas City, Missouri, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $686.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $147 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 Kansas City to Scottsdale?

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.
3. Material Transport Co (4.62/5 stars): Material Transport Co is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Kansas City, MO vs Scottsdale, AZ

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