($867+) Memphis, TN to Chandler, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Chandler, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,423-mile relocation from Memphis, Tennessee, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $2,189 and $8,864. 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 $290 - $1,936, 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 Memphis typically charge a base rate around $334 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,189 - $4,913
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,011 - $6,973
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,860 - $8,864

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 Memphis to Chandler.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Chandler, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 41% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chandler, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Chandler?

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Chandler, AZ

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $1,373 and $4,359. 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 Chandler. If you go over that window, storage in Memphis adds around $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,373 - $2,492
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,788 - $3,411
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,292 - $4,359

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $145 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chandler, 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 $678 in Memphis, TN. 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 Memphis to Chandler?

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 Memphis, TN to Chandler, AZ

Truck rentals from Memphis, Tennessee, to Chandler, Arizona, range from $867 - $2,434 for the 1,423-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $438 - $501
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Chandler based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $867 - $1,659
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $938 - $1,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,099 - $2,434

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $678.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $438 - $501 for the 1,423-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $58 and $315, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night for hotel stops on the 1,423-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $290 - $436.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Chandler?

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 Memphis, TN to Chandler, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Memphis, Tennessee, to Chandler, 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 $871 and $2,674.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,177 - $2,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,376 - $2,674
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,833 - $3,855

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Memphis, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $678.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $145 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 Memphis to Chandler?

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.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Chandler, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Chandler, side by side with Memphis 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 Memphis, TN, to Chandler, AZ, 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 $2,189 - $8,864 on the 1,423-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,373 - $4,359, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $867 - $2,434. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,011 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Chandler tend to point to quality education and safe, though overcrowding and long commutes come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Intel and Wells Fargo.