($1,097+) Madison, WI to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Tempe, AZ

For the 1,675-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Tempe, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,565 and $11,027. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $321 - $2,140 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Madison generally start around $371 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,565 - $5,511
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,328 - $7,805
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,330 - $11,027

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 Madison to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Tempe, AZ

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

What are the best full-service movers from Madison to Tempe?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Madison, WI to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,571 and $5,547. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Madison typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Madison to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,571 - $2,958
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,029 - $3,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,606 - $5,547

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $161 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tempe, 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 $749 in Madison, WI. 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 Madison to Tempe?

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 Madison, WI to Tempe, AZ

Plan on $1,034 - $2,948 for a rental moving truck on the 1,675-mile route from Madison, Wisconsin, to Tempe, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $570 - $652
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Madison to Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,034 - $1,966
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,140 - $2,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,948

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 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 Madison, Wisconsin, usually costs about $749 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,675-mile drive falls between $570 and $652, 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 $54 and $321 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison to Tempe?

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 Madison, WI to Tempe, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Madison, Wisconsin, to Tempe, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $963 and $3,310.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,427 - $2,610
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,654 - $3,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,256 - $4,179

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 Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $749.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $80 and $161 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Tempe?

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. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC 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: Madison, WI vs Tempe, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Tempe are close to what you're used to in Madison: cost of living index of 113 versus 103, with average rent of $1,834/mo compared to $1,600/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 50/100 and 65.43/100 in Madison versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe.