($1,215+) Winston-Salem, NC to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Winston-Salem, NC to Mesa, AZ

For the 2,057-mile move from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Mesa, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,217 and $10,468. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $287 - $1,912 (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 Winston-Salem generally start around $272 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Winston-Salem to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,217 - $4,901
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,346 - $6,552
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,213 - $10,468

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 Winston-Salem to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Winston-Salem, NC to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Winston-Salem movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Mesa, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Winston-Salem to Mesa?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

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 Winston-Salem, NC to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,678 and $5,634. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Winston-Salem costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Winston-Salem to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,678 - $2,945
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,087 - $4,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,748 - $5,634

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Mesa, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $669 in Winston-Salem, NC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Winston-Salem to Mesa?

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 Winston-Salem, NC to Mesa, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,057-mile move from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $1,215 and $3,220, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $626 - $715
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Winston-Salem daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Winston-Salem to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,289 - $2,602
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,628 - $3,220

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 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 $62 and $311 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $626 - $715 in fuel for the 2,057-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $669 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Winston-Salem to Mesa?

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 Winston-Salem, NC to Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Mesa, Arizona, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,703 and $3,270.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Winston-Salem to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,467 - $2,624
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,703 - $3,270
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,334 - $4,691

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $669.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $143 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 Winston-Salem to Mesa?

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: Winston-Salem, NC vs Mesa, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Mesa, side by side with Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC, to Mesa, AZ, 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 $2,217 - $10,468 on the 2,057-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,678 - $5,634, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,215 - $3,220. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,346 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Mesa tend to point to bountiful outdoor activities and beautiful nature, though terrible traffic and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Banner Health System and Mesa Public Schools.