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Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.

Posts by Ryan Carrigan

Ryan's Move with U-Pack and Mr. Car Shipper

I Earned $500 for Sharing About My Oregon to Ohio Move

As told to moveBuddha Ryan moved from Portland, Oregon, to Westlake, Ohio, in June 2022 to be closer to family and take advantage of Ohio’s lower cost of living, a 2,400-mile move covering a 2-bedroom home of about 850 square feet. After comparing five household goods quotes and two auto transport quotes, he hired U-Pack […]

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What My Arizona to Delaware Move with Safeway Moving Really Cost Me

As told to moveBuddha Ryan B. moved from Glendale, Arizona, to Wilmington, Delaware, in June 2022 after graduating from medical school to start a new job, a 2,367-mile move covering 12,222 pounds and 1,746 cubic feet. After comparing two quotes, he hired Safeway Moving, and his Arizona to Delaware move was quoted at $16,864; his […]

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What My Move from Texas to New York with IVL Actually Cost Me

As told to moveBuddha Mary moved from Austin, Texas, to New York, New York, in May 2022 to pursue her goal of living in New York City as a remote worker, a 1,750-mile move. After comparing three quotes, she hired International Van Lines, and her Texas to New York move was quoted at $5,000 but […]

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How Much Does It Cost to Move Out of State?

Quick answer: The average cost to move out of state is around $4,300, with full-service moves ranging from $2,300 to $9,000 and DIY moves from $600 to $5,300. The cost depends on various factors, including the distance, the volume of your belongings, and the type of moving service you choose. A cross-country move with a […]

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How to Pack for an Overseas Move

Local and interstate moves are rarely a walk in the park. Add in foreign bureaucracies, new languages, and living away from established comfort zones, and international moves can be even more trying. Some simple ways to streamline your move include downsizing ahead of time and making a pre-move checklist, but nothing is more important than […]

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I Paid $4,500 for My Move from North Carolina to Texas

As told to moveBuddha Kallie moved from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Houston, Texas, in late June 2022 for work, a 1,100-mile move covering a 2-bedroom apartment of about 850 square feet. After comparing quotes, she hired Colonial Van Lines. Her North Carolina to Texas move was quoted at $3,898.02 and came in at about $4,500 […]

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How I Used a $5,000 Relocation Stipend to Move from New York to California

As told to moveBuddha Christian moved from Brooklyn, New York, to San Francisco, California, in the summer of 2022 to start a new job and be closer to family, a 2,900+ mile move. After comparing three quotes, he hired Safeway Moving. His New York to California move was quoted at $4,300, with a final cost […]

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