($588+) Milwaukee, WI to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Jersey City, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 888-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $1,862 - $8,221. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $326 - $2,176 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Milwaukee and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Milwaukee movers tend to run around $349 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,862 - $4,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,446 - $6,202
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,184 - $8,221

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 Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Milwaukee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jersey City, 61% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Milwaukee, WI to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,085 and $3,615. 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 Jersey City. If you go over that window, storage in Milwaukee adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,085 - $2,049
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,733
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,916 - $3,615

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $762 in Milwaukee, WI, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Jersey City, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee to Jersey City?

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 Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck for this 888-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $588 and $1,650. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $307 - $351
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Jersey City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $588 - $1,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $634 - $1,398
• 4+ bedrooms: $779 - $1,650

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $307 - $351 for the 888-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 $762.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 888-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $163 per night, adding $326 - $490 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $326.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee to Jersey City?

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 Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Jersey City, New Jersey.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,128 and $2,164.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $948 - $1,771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,128 - $2,164
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,548 - $2,922

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $762.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $163 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 Milwaukee to Jersey City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Milwaukee, WI vs Jersey City, NJ

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

Our take

A move from Milwaukee, WI, to Jersey City, NJ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,862 - $8,221 on the 888-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,085 - $3,615, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $588 - $1,650. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,446 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Kuehne + Nagel International AG and Tokio Marine Management.