($695+) Baltimore, MD to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baltimore, MD to Jackson, MS

Full-service movers for the 1,015-mile relocation from Baltimore, Maryland, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,886 and $7,318. 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 $259 - $1,724, 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 Baltimore typically charge a base rate around $263 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,886 - $4,332
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,256 - $5,472
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,890 - $7,318

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 Baltimore to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Baltimore, MD to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Baltimore movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,117 and $4,039. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Baltimore typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,117 - $2,058
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,558 - $2,861
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,980 - $4,039

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Baltimore, MD, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $603, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $65 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $129 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Baltimore, MD, and Jackson, MS, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Jackson, MS

A rental truck for this 1,015-mile move from Baltimore, Maryland, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $695 and $1,835. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $278 - $318
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Baltimore daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $695 - $1,232
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $679 - $1,552
• 4+ bedrooms: $862 - $1,835

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $129 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $56 and $280 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $278 - $318 in fuel for the 1,015-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $603 in Baltimore, Maryland, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Jackson, MS

If you're moving a larger household from Baltimore, Maryland, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Jackson, Mississippi.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,234 and $2,336.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,037 - $1,929
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,234 - $2,336
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,697 - $3,199

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Baltimore, Maryland, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $603.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $65 and $129 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Baltimore to Jackson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD, to Jackson, MS, 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 $1,886 - $7,318 on the 1,015-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,117 - $4,039 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $695 - $1,835 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,256 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

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