($569+) Jackson, MS to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jackson, MS to Madison, WI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 849-mile move from Jackson, Mississippi, to Madison, Wisconsin, with costs ranging from $1,807 - $7,723. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $260 - $1,736. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Jackson and Madison. Local movers in Jackson typically start around $279 as a base rate plus $127/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,807 - $4,693
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,468 - $5,704
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,893 - $7,723

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 Madison.

Specialty moving services from Jackson, MS to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market: 82% of Jackson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Madison, 52% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Wisconsin are typically members of the Wisconsin Movers Association, 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 Madison, WI

Moving containers from Jackson, Mississippi, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,022 and $3,527. 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 Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,022 - $2,063
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,437 - $2,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,912 - $3,527

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 Jackson, MS, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $608, 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 $130 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Jackson, MS, and Madison, WI, 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 Jackson to Madison?

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 Madison, WI

Renting a moving truck for the 849-mile move from Jackson, Mississippi, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $569 and $1,469, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $234 - $268
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• 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 Madison based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $569 - $1,029
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $596 - $1,312
• 4+ bedrooms: $761 - $1,469

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $234 - $268 for the 849-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Jackson, Mississippi, for about 5 hours typically costs around $608.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 849-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $130 per night, adding $260 - $391 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $43 and $260.

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

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 Madison, WI

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 Madison, Wisconsin.

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 $1,083 and $2,159.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $958 - $1,856
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,083 - $2,159
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,411 - $2,735

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $65 - $130 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Jackson, Mississippi, for about five hours typically runs $608.

What are the best freight companies from Jackson to Madison?

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: Jackson, MS vs Madison, WI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Madison, 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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Jackson, MS, to Madison, WI, 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 $1,807 - $7,723 on the 849-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,022 - $3,527 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $569 - $1,469 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,468 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 Datex Ohmeda and American Family Insurance.