($1,365+) Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Hiring full-service movers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $2,628 and $12,485. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,428-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $297 - $1,980, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Cleveland and Tacoma. For a rough baseline, movers based in Cleveland tend to start around $185 plus $75/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,628 - $5,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,838 - $7,681
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,285 - $12,485

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 Cleveland to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Cleveland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tacoma, 57% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Cleveland to Tacoma?

All three below meet the standards set by the Washington Movers Conference, the group most Washington movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,775 and $6,291. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Cleveland typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Cleveland to Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,775 - $3,499
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,163 - $4,680
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,288 - $6,291

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tacoma, WA, 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 $693 in Cleveland, OH. 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 Cleveland to Tacoma?

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 Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,428-mile move from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $1,365 and $3,742, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $765 - $874
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Cleveland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Cleveland to Tacoma based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,365 - $2,615
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,449 - $2,958
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,941 - $3,742

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $765 - $874 for the 2,428-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 Cleveland, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $693.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,428-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $149 per night, adding $297 - $446 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $297.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cleveland to Tacoma?

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 Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tacoma, Washington. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $891 and $3,744.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,534 - $3,149
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,894 - $3,744
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,431 - $5,134

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Cleveland, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $693.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $149 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 Cleveland to Tacoma?

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: Cleveland, OH vs Tacoma, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tacoma, side by side with Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH, to Tacoma, WA, 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 $2,628 - $12,485 on the 2,428-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,775 - $6,291, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,365 - $3,742. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,838 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Joint Base Lewis-McChord and MultiCare Health System.