Ryan Carrigan

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Berkeley, CA → St. Paul, MN MattJune 2022MovingPlace I was quoted $3,529 Priced by linear feet of trailer space I actually paid $3,218 $311 under the estimate Distance 2,000 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared four quotes before I hired MovingPlace for my California to Minnesota move, and […]

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 […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha South Park, PA → Bremerton, WA Hassan H.April 2022PODS I was quoted $4,500 About 4,500 pounds, Navy PCS I actually paid $5,090 +$590 for a crew to unload Distance 2,608 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared three container quotes before I hired PODS for my Pennsylvania to Washington […]

Just under 31 million Americans move every year and there’s a huge, multi-billion industry to support all that moving.

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Woodland, CA → Austin, TX BatoolFebruary 20221-800-PACK-RAT I was quoted $3,400 One-bedroom apartment, 8-foot container I actually paid $4,398.48 +$998.48 for movers at both ends Distance 1,788 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared five quotes before I hired 1-800-PACK-RAT for my California to Texas move. The $3,400 container […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Springville, UT → Tampa, FL JaromJune 2022U-Box I was quoted $2,650 1 bedroom, about 1,000 lbs I actually paid $2,650 $0 in add-on fees Distance 2,330 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared quotes from four container companies before I booked U-Box for my Utah to Florida move. My […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Oakland, CA → Arlington, VA Bethany L.May 2022PODS I was quoted $4,540 3–4 rooms, about 2,200 lbs I actually paid $4,540 $0 in add-on fees Distance 2,800 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared three quotes before I hired PODS for my California to Virginia move, my first move […]

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 […]