($615+) Jackson, MS to Madison, WI Movers

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

For the 849-mile move from Jackson, Mississippi, to Madison, Wisconsin, full-service movers cost between $1,916 and $9,050. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $260 - $1,736 (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 Jackson generally start around $279 plus $127 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,916 - $4,683
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,463 - $6,110
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,475 - $9,050

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 — 100% of Jackson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Madison, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Wisconsin Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Jackson, MS to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Jackson, Mississippi, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,095 and $3,664. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Jackson runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,095 - $2,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $2,775
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,008 - $3,664

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $65 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $130 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 $608 in Jackson, MS, 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 Madison, WI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

Plan on $585 - $1,656 for a rental moving truck on the 849-mile route from Jackson, Mississippi, to Madison, Wisconsin. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• 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: $585 - $1,148
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $671 - $1,351
• 4+ bedrooms: $823 - $1,656

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $130 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Jackson, Mississippi, usually costs about $608 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 849-mile drive falls between $234 and $268, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $43 and $260 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Jackson, Mississippi, to Madison, Wisconsin, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,196 and $2,266.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,057 - $1,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,266
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,591 - $2,991

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jackson, Mississippi, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $608.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $65 - $130 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 Jackson to Madison?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Kllm Transport Services (4.88/5 stars): Kllm Transport Services is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

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.