($748+) New York City, NY to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from NYC to Jackson, MS

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,197-mile move from NYC, New York, to Jackson, Mississippi, with prices running from $1,952 - $7,255. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $401 - $2,672 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between NYC and Jackson are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, NYC movers tend to run around $239 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,952 - $4,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,385 - $5,662
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,994 - $7,255

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 NYC to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from NYC to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of New York City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 NYC to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from NYC, New York, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,177 and $4,407. 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 NYC typically runs around $190/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,177 - $2,229
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,613 - $3,329
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,075 - $4,407

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $935 in NYC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $100 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $200 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Jackson, MS, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers NYC to Jackson?

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 NYC to Jackson, MS

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,197 miles from NYC, New York, to Jackson, Mississippi, running $748 - $1,965. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $509 - $582
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• NYC daily rental rate: $19 - $50
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.99 - $2.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $748 - $1,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $817 - $1,663
• 4+ bedrooms: $987 - $1,965

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $200 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 $87 and $434 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $509 - $582 in fuel for the 1,197-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $935 in NYC, New York, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 NYC to Jackson, MS

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from NYC, New York, to Jackson, Mississippi. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,214 and $2,613.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $2,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,214 - $2,613
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,660 - $3,356

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 $100 - $200 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 NYC, New York, typically costs $935.

What are the best freight companies from NYC to Jackson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: NYC vs Jackson, MS

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

The 1,197-mile move from NYC, to Jackson, MS, costs between $1,952 and $7,255 with full-service movers, $1,177 - $4,407 with a moving container, and $748 - $1,965 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,385 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Newk's Eatery and Cal-Maine Foods.