($1,273+) Milwaukee, WI to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,005-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Tacoma, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,631 - $11,307. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $306 - $2,040. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Milwaukee and Tacoma. 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 Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,631 - $5,899
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,486 - $7,502
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,463 - $11,307

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 Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Milwaukee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tacoma, 97% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Milwaukee, WI to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,638 and $6,121. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Milwaukee costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,638 - $3,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,205 - $4,581
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,843 - $6,121

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $153 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tacoma, WA, 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 $714 in Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee to Tacoma?

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 Tacoma, WA

A rental truck for this 2,005-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $1,225 and $3,238. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $651 - $744
• 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 Tacoma based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,225 - $2,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,352 - $2,923
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,238

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $651 - $744 for the 2,005-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours typically costs around $714.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,005-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $153 per night, adding $306 - $459 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $306.

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

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 Tacoma, WA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Tacoma, Washington, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,695 and $3,522.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,549 - $2,771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,695 - $3,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,274 - $4,608

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $77 - $153 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about five hours typically runs $714.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee to Tacoma?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
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. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Milwaukee, WI vs Tacoma, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tacoma, 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.