($990+) Scottsdale, AZ to Madison, WI Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,673-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Madison, Wisconsin, with prices running from $2,434 - $10,210. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $327 - $2,180 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Scottsdale and Madison are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Scottsdale movers tend to run around $155 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,434 - $5,285
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,370 - $7,328
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,679 - $10,210

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 Scottsdale to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Madison, WI

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

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

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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 Scottsdale, AZ to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,543 and $5,445. 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 Madison. If you go over that window, storage in Scottsdale adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,543 - $2,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,013 - $4,183
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,772 - $5,445

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 $164 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 $763 in Scottsdale, AZ, 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 Madison, WI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Madison?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Madison, WI

A rental truck for this 1,673-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $1,052 and $2,996. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $580 - $663
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,052 - $1,921
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,105 - $2,426
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,335 - $2,996

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $82 and $382.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $580 and $663 for the 1,673-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $763 for 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Madison, WI

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Madison, Wisconsin. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,500 and $3,283.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,348 - $2,512
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,500 - $3,283
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,218 - $4,399

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $82 and $164.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $763.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Madison?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, AZ vs Madison, WI

Good news for your budget: Madison isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Scottsdale. Cost of living index runs 103 there against 113 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 32/100 and 74.2/100 here versus 50/100 and 65.43/100 there.