($992+) Detroit, MI to Ogden, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Detroit, MI to Ogden, UT

Full-service movers for the 1,653-mile relocation from Detroit, Michigan, to Ogden, Utah, cost between $2,409 and $9,701. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $294 - $1,960, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Detroit typically charge a base rate around $248 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,409 - $5,022
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,208 - $6,827
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,451 - $9,701

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 Detroit to Ogden.

Specialty moving services from Detroit, MI to Ogden, UT

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Detroit movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Ogden, 54% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Detroit to Ogden?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Detroit, MI to Ogden, UT

Moving containers from Detroit, Michigan, to Ogden, Utah, cost between $1,413 and $5,236. 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 Detroit costs roughly $85/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Detroit to Ogden:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,413 - $2,552
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,936 - $3,908
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,414 - $5,236

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Detroit, MI and Ogden, UT. 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 $686 in Detroit, MI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $74 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $147 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 Detroit to Ogden?

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 Detroit, MI to Ogden, UT

Truck rentals from Detroit, Michigan, to Ogden, Utah, range from $992 - $2,690 for the 1,653-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $515 - $589
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Detroit daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Detroit to Ogden based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $992 - $1,961
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,084 - $2,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,286 - $2,690

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $147 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $64 and $319 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $515 - $589 in fuel for the 1,653-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $686 in Detroit, Michigan, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Detroit to Ogden?

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 Detroit, MI to Ogden, UT

For larger DIY moves from Detroit, Michigan, 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 Ogden, Utah.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,400 and $3,066.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,258 - $2,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,400 - $3,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,051 - $3,827

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 $74 - $147 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Detroit, Michigan, for about five hours typically runs $686.

What are the best freight companies from Detroit to Ogden?

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.

Cost of living: Detroit, MI vs Ogden, UT

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

Our take

For a move from Detroit, MI, to Ogden, UT, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,409 for a studio to $9,701 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,653-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,413 - $5,236. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $992 - $2,690, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,208 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include CFJ Properties, Inc. and Weber State University.