($884+) Mesa, AZ to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Jackson, MS

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,468-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Jackson, Mississippi, with prices running from $2,246 - $9,308. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $295 - $1,964 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Mesa and Jackson are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Mesa movers tend to run around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Mesa to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,246 - $5,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,739 - $6,711
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,876 - $9,308

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Mesa to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Mesa to Jackson?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,369 and $4,491. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Jackson. If you go over that window, storage in Mesa adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Mesa to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,612
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,663 - $3,402
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,425 - $4,491

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $687 in Mesa, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $74 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $147 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Jackson, MS, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Mesa to Jackson?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Mesa, AZ to Jackson, MS

A rental truck for this 1,468-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $884 and $2,531. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $459 - $524
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mesa to Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $884 - $1,591
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $956 - $2,032
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,238 - $2,531

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Mesa, Arizona, usually costs about $687 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,468-mile drive falls between $459 and $524, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $49 and $295 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to Jackson?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Mesa, AZ to Jackson, MS

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Mesa, Arizona, to Jackson, Mississippi. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,385 and $2,693.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Mesa to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,244 - $2,192
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,385 - $2,693
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,828 - $3,667

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $74 and $147.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $687.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Jackson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ vs Jackson, MS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jackson, side by side with Mesa on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

For a move from Mesa, AZ, to Jackson, MS, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,246 for a studio to $9,308 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,468-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,369 - $4,491. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $884 - $2,531, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,739 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Newk's Eatery and Cal-Maine Foods.