($628+) St. Paul, MN to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Paul, MN to Jackson, MS

For the 1,002-mile move from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Jackson, Mississippi, full-service movers cost between $2,144 and $7,824. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $275 - $1,832 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in St. Paul generally start around $243 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,144 - $5,025
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,669 - $6,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,331 - $7,824

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 St. Paul to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from St. Paul, MN to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of St. Paul 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 St. Paul 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 St. Paul, MN to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,138 and $3,681. 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 St. Paul typically costs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Paul to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,138 - $2,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,915
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,996 - $3,681

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both St. Paul, MN and Jackson, MS. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $641 in St. Paul, MN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $69 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $137 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers St. Paul 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 St. Paul, MN to Jackson, MS

Plan on $628 - $1,759 for a rental moving truck on the 1,002-mile route from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Jackson, Mississippi. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $292 - $334
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• St. Paul daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Paul to Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $628 - $1,267
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $728 - $1,504
• 4+ bedrooms: $843 - $1,759

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $137 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 $60 and $298 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $292 - $334 in fuel for the 1,002-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $641 in St. Paul, Minnesota, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Paul 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 St. Paul, MN to Jackson, MS

For larger DIY moves from St. Paul, Minnesota, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Jackson, Mississippi.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,136 and $2,473.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,473
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,581 - $3,037

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $641.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $69 - $137 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 St. Paul 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: St. Paul, 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 St. Paul 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

A move from St. Paul, MN, to Jackson, MS, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,144 - $7,824 on the 1,002-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,138 - $3,681, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $628 - $1,759. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,669 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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