As told to moveBuddha Matt moved from Berkeley, California to St. Paul, Minnesota in June 2022, a 2,000-mile family move. After comparing four quotes, he hired MovingPlace, and his California to Minnesota move cost $3,218, coming in $311 under his original quote. This is Matt’s story, shared as part of moveBuddha’s Better Moves Project. This […]
As told to moveBuddha Kylie moved from Chicago, Illinois to Dallas, Texas, in May 2022 due to her partner’s new job, a 950-mile move. After comparing multiple quotes, she hired moving broker Trinity Relocation Group, and her Illinois to Texas move was quoted at $2,500 but ended up costing $3,800. This is Kylie’s story, shared […]
As told to moveBuddha Hassan H. moved from South Park, Pennsylvania, to Bremerton, Washington, in April 2022 as part of a Navy permanent change of station (PCS), covering 2,608 miles with about 4,500 pounds of furniture and boxes. After comparing quotes from three container companies, he chose PODS, and his move from Pennsylvania to Washington […]
Just under 31 million Americans move every year and there’s a huge, multi-billion industry to support all that moving.
As told to moveBuddha Batool moved from Woodland, California to Austin, Texas, in late February 2022 for a new job opportunity, a 1,788-mile move covering a one-bedroom apartment. After comparing five quotes, she hired 1-800-Pack-Rat, and her California to Texas move cost $4,398.48 total, including movers at both ends. This is Batool’s story, shared as […]
As told to moveBuddha Jarom moved from Springville, Utah, to Tampa, Florida, in June 2022 for work, a 2,330-mile move covering the contents of a 1-bedroom apartment. After comparing quotes from four companies, he hired U-Box, and his Utah to Florida move cost $2,650, matching his original quote exactly. This is Jarom’s story, shared as […]
As told to moveBuddha Bethany L. moved from Oakland, California, to Arlington, Virginia, in May 2022 for work and to be closer to her family, a 2,800-mile move covering 3 to 4 rooms of furniture and boxes. After comparing three quotes, she hired PODS, and her California to Virginia move cost $4,540, matching her original […]
What is Penske Truck Wizard? Penske Truck Wizard is a free online tool that walks you through a room-by-room home inventory to estimate how much truck space you need for a DIY move. When we tested it, the tool recommended a 22-foot truck for a standard household inventory and generated a $3,999 quote for a […]
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