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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 […]
Here at moveBuddha, we’re always stressing the importance of planning, vetting movers, and conscientiously working through the items on your moving checklist. They’re all vital, but establishing residency often gets overlooked when moving from state to state. With so much else going on, it may not seem like a priority. That said, it affects everything […]
Moving isn’t easy or inexpensive, even when everything goes according to plan. That said, last-minute moves caused by job loss, natural disasters, and unexpected deaths are typically even more stressful, overwhelming, and financially burdensome. Thankfully, low-income families in situations like these have several resources at their disposal. Of course, eligibility requirements vary, applying for assistance […]
