Top Phoenix, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

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1. Camelback Moving: 4.9 out of 5 stars
2. NorthStar Moving Company : 4.76 out of 5 stars
3. Beltmann Relocation Group: 4.76 out of 5 stars
4. Get Your Move On: 4.72 out of 5 stars
5. Mentors Moving & Storage: 4.76 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Arizona to Colorado

Planning a move from Arizona to Colorado? For a studio or one-bedroom, you'll likely pay between $1,526 and $5,363. If you have a two- or three-bedroom home, expect costs to fall somewhere between $2,800 and $7,135 for the same journey (AZ to CO). Moving four or five bedrooms? Typical prices range from $4,740 to $9,791.

Cost of moving containers from Arizona to Colorado

Moving containers from Arizona to Colorado will cost you $952 to $2,310 for a small move. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,731 to $3,471. A four-bedroom move or bigger will cost $2,367 to $4,393. Learn more about PODS cost.

Here are the cheapest moving container companies when moving out of Arizona.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Arizona to Colorado

Renting a moving truck typically costs the least, but you'll be responsible for both the heavy lifting and all the driving.

Expect to pay between $695 and $1,360 to move a studio or one-bedroom apartment with a rental truck. For a two- or three-bedroom move, prices usually range from $736 to $1,492. If you're relocating a four-bedroom (or larger) home, you'll likely spend anywhere from $977 to $1,940.

These estimates factor in the average cost of fuel.

• You may want to budget more for rent in Colorado Springs, since prices are typically 6% higher than in Phoenix.
• The home prices in Colorado Springs are 9.5% higher than in Phoenix, which could mean saving up before buying a home, taking on a bigger mortgage, or downsizing.
• You're likely to make a higher income living in Colorado Springs, where incomes are, on average, 22.4% higher than in Phoenix. Major employers in Colorado Springs include XAware, Vectrus, and Young Life.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Colorado Springs, since the cost of living for a single person in Colorado Springs is 29.9% higher than in Phoenix. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you're moving your family to Colorado Springs, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Colorado Springs is 35.4% higher than in Phoenix.
• The unemployment rate in Colorado Springs is 3.03% higher than in Phoenix.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Colorado Springs, since the city's sales taxes in Colorado Springs are 4.65% lower than in Phoenix.
• State income taxes in Colorado Springs are 119.60% higher than in Phoenix.

• Colorado Springs might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 70% less than Phoenix.
• Getting around Colorado Springs without a car might be more difficult than in Phoenix. Colorado Springs has a public transportation score of 3 out of 10, whereas Phoenix is ranked 6. Ratings are based on a city's transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Colorado Springs neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Phoenix. Based on its score of 36 out of 100, Colorado Springs isn't as walkable as Phoenix, which has a score of 41 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won't see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Colorado Springs, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Phoenix. While Phoenix has a bike-friendliness score of 56 out of 100, Colorado Springs earned a 45. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• Colorado Springs has a lower crime rate than Phoenix based on scores of 41.94 and Phoenix's 53.06, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Colorado Springs than in Phoenix, based on Colorado Springs's safety index of 58.06 versus 46.94 for Phoenix. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Colorado Springs and Phoenix is generally the same (Moderate). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

• Weather: Colorado Springs has a cooler, dry-winter and its location just east of the Rocky Mountains affords it the rapid warming influence from chinook winds during winter but also subjects it to drastic day-to-day variability in weather conditions. Winters range from mild to moderately cold. Dry weather generally prevails, but brief afternoon thunderstorms are common, especially in July and August when the city receives the majority of its annual rainfall.
• HOA rules: It's a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it's a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• State licensing: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company's license in Colorado, visit the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: While Colorado doesn't mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to Colorado Springs without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. Choose Released Value Protection for its cost-free advantage, provided by movers with minimal coverage. Under this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover lost or damaged a valuable item, you would only receive compensation based on this limited valuation. If you seek comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with the moving company you're hiring or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Briargate
• East Colorado Springs
• Northeast Colorado Springs
• Powers
• Southeast Colorado Springs

Best neighborhoods for families

• Briargate
• Northgate
• Old North End
• Powers
• Rockrimmon

Things to do in Colorado Springs

Now that you've made the move to Colorado it's the perfect time to explore Colorado Springs From local hotspots to hidden gems, there's something to enjoy for every lifestyle:

• Arts and culture: Colorado Springs features a variety of museums and cultural arts centers, including the National Museum of World War II Aviation, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Penrose Heritage Museum, Peterson Air & Space Museum, and Western Museum of Mining and Industry.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon, North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center, and Fox Run Regional Park — among other spots — perfect for hiking, biking, or simply soaking up the outdoors.
• Sports: Grab a seat and root for the home team during an Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL Championship) and Rocky Mountain Vibes (Pioneer League) game.