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Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Milwaukee, WI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,045-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with costs ranging from $2,260 - $8,389. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $336 - $2,240. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Denver and Milwaukee. Local movers in Denver typically start around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,260 - $4,981
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,854 - $6,635
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,611 - $8,389

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 Denver to Milwaukee.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Milwaukee, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Milwaukee, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Denver to Milwaukee?

All three below meet the standards set by the Wisconsin Movers Association, the group most Wisconsin movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Milwaukee, WI

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, cost between $1,243 and $4,322. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Denver typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Denver to Milwaukee:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,243 - $2,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,505 - $3,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,244 - $4,322

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $168 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 $784 in Denver, CO, 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 Milwaukee, WI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Milwaukee?

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 Denver, CO to Milwaukee, WI

Renting a moving truck for the 1,045-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, costs between $678 and $1,843, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $372 - $426
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Denver to Milwaukee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $678 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $794 - $1,532
• 4+ bedrooms: $949 - $1,843

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $784.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $372 - $426 for the 1,045-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 $67 and $364, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 1,045-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $336 - $504.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Milwaukee?

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 Denver, CO to Milwaukee, WI

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Denver, Colorado, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 $1,008 and $2,448.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,390

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Denver, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $784.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $168 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Milwaukee?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Milwaukee, WI

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