($1,358+) Los Angeles, CA to Cleveland, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Cleveland, OH

Full-service movers for the 2,344-mile relocation from Los Angeles, California, to Cleveland, Ohio, cost between $1,296 and $11,577. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $391 - $2,608, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Los Angeles typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Los Angeles to Cleveland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,296 - $5,974
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,410 - $7,638
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,743 - $11,577

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 Los Angeles to Cleveland.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Cleveland, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Cleveland, 57% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to Cleveland?

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio beyond this list.

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 Los Angeles, CA to Cleveland, OH

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Cleveland, Ohio, cost between $1,822 and $6,252. 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 Cleveland. If you go over that window, storage in Los Angeles adds around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Los Angeles to Cleveland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,822 - $3,417
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,292 - $4,657
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,027 - $6,252

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $98 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $196 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $913 in Los Angeles, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Cleveland, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles to Cleveland?

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 Los Angeles, CA to Cleveland, OH

Plan on $1,266 - $3,795 for a rental moving truck on the 2,344-mile route from Los Angeles, California, to Cleveland, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $973 - $1,111
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles to Cleveland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,266 - $2,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,484 - $3,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,713 - $3,795

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $913.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $973 - $1,111 for the 2,344-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $78 and $424, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $196 per night for hotel stops on the 2,344-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $391 - $587.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles to Cleveland?

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 Los Angeles, CA to Cleveland, OH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, to Cleveland, Ohio. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,174 and $3,576.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Los Angeles to Cleveland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,577 - $2,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,762 - $3,576
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,422 - $5,002

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 $98 and $196.
• 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 Los Angeles, California, for roughly five hours typically average $913.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Cleveland?

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: Los Angeles, CA vs Cleveland, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Cleveland, side by side with Los Angeles 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

How you handle your interstate move from Los Angeles, CA, to Cleveland, OH, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,296 - $11,577 on the 2,344-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,822 - $6,252 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,266 - $3,795 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,410 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Cleveland tend to point to abundant food options and beautiful nature, though construction and brutal winters come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals.