($594+) Jackson, MS to Columbus, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jackson, MS to Columbus, OH

Full-service movers for the 790-mile relocation from Jackson, Mississippi, to Columbus, Ohio, cost between $1,784 and $8,527. 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 $246 - $1,640, 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 Jackson typically charge a base rate around $279 plus $127 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,784 - $4,766
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,514 - $6,463
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,214 - $8,527

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 Jackson to Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Jackson, MS to Columbus, OH

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

What are the best full-service movers from Jackson to Columbus?

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jackson, MS to Columbus, OH

Moving containers from Jackson, Mississippi, to Columbus, Ohio, cost between $1,162 and $3,608. 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 Jackson typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,494 - $2,852
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,869 - $3,608

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jackson, MS and Columbus, OH. 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 $574 in Jackson, MS, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $62 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $123 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 Jackson to Columbus?

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 Jackson, MS to Columbus, OH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 790 miles from Jackson, Mississippi, to Columbus, Ohio, running $565 - $1,579. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $206 - $236
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• Jackson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $565 - $1,053
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $598 - $1,225
• 4+ bedrooms: $780 - $1,579

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $62 and $287.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $123.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $206 and $236 for the 790-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $574 for 2 movers in Jackson, Mississippi, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jackson to Columbus?

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 Jackson, MS to Columbus, OH

For larger DIY moves from Jackson, Mississippi, 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 Columbus, Ohio.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,138 and $2,304.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,741
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,138 - $2,304
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,541 - $2,916

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $62 - $123 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Jackson, Mississippi, typically costs $574.

What are the best freight companies from Jackson to Columbus?

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.
3. Kllm Transport Services (4.88/5 stars): Kllm Transport Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Jackson, MS vs Columbus, OH

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