($653+) Minneapolis, MN to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Jackson, MS

Full-service movers for the 1,035-mile relocation from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $2,216 and $7,817. 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 $284 - $1,892, 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 Minneapolis typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $109 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,216 - $5,087
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,744 - $6,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,175 - $7,817

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 Minneapolis to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Jackson?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,207 and $3,762. 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 Minneapolis adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,207 - $2,076
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,419 - $2,887
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,956 - $3,762

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $142 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 $662 in Minneapolis, MN, 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 Jackson, MS, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Jackson, MS

Truck rentals from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Jackson, Mississippi, range from $653 - $1,867 for the 1,035-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $312 - $356
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $653 - $1,290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $735 - $1,535
• 4+ bedrooms: $877 - $1,867

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $662.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $312 - $356 for the 1,035-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 $57 and $307, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $142 per night for hotel stops on the 1,035-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $284 - $426.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Jackson, MS

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Jackson, Mississippi. 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 $851 and $2,357.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,066 - $1,829
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,357
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,597 - $3,292

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $662.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $142 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 Minneapolis to Jackson?

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.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN, 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 $2,216 - $7,817 on the 1,035-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,207 - $3,762 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $653 - $1,867 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,744 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.