($467+) Jersey City, NJ to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jersey City, NJ to Ann Arbor, MI

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 614-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, with prices running from $1,345 - $7,482. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $379 - $2,528 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Jersey City and Ann Arbor are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Jersey City movers tend to run around $256 as a base rate plus $139/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Jersey City to Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,345 - $3,730
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,873 - $4,753
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,608 - $7,482

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 Jersey City to Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Ann Arbor, MI

Specialty needs vary by market: 61% of Jersey City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Ann Arbor, 57% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jersey City to Ann Arbor?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Michigan 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 Jersey City, NJ to Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,029 and $3,223. 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 Jersey City runs about $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jersey City to Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,029 - $1,838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,307 - $2,371
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,223

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 Jersey City, NJ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $885, 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 $95 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $190 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Jersey City, NJ, and Ann Arbor, MI, 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 Jersey City to Ann Arbor?

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 Jersey City, NJ to Ann Arbor, MI

Renting a moving truck for the 614-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, costs between $467 and $1,276, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $247 - $282
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Jersey City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jersey City to Ann Arbor based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $467 - $890
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $505 - $965
• 4+ bedrooms: $636 - $1,276

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $247 - $282 for the 614-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 Jersey City, New Jersey, for about 5 hours typically costs around $885.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 614-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $190 per night, adding $379 - $569 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $63 and $379.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jersey City to Ann Arbor?

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 Jersey City, NJ to Ann Arbor, MI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, 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 $1,005 and $1,858.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Jersey City to Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $918 - $1,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,005 - $1,858
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,409 - $2,629

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jersey City, New Jersey, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $885.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $95 - $190 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 Jersey City to Ann Arbor?

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.

Cost of living: Jersey City, NJ vs Ann Arbor, MI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Ann Arbor, side by side with Jersey City 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 Jersey City, NJ, to Ann Arbor, MI, 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 $1,345 - $7,482 on the 614-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,029 - $3,223 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $467 - $1,276 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,873 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 University of Michigan and NSK Americas, Inc..