($481+) Memphis, TN to Milwaukee, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Milwaukee, WI

Hiring full-service movers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, costs between $1,502 and $8,767. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 621-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $260 - $1,736, 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 Memphis and Milwaukee. For a rough baseline, movers based in Memphis tend to start around $334 plus $125/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 Memphis to Milwaukee:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,502 - $4,544
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,333 - $6,156
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,940 - $8,767

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 Memphis to Milwaukee.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Milwaukee, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Milwaukee, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Milwaukee?

Movers licensed to operate in Wisconsin are typically members of the Wisconsin Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Memphis, TN to Milwaukee, WI

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, cost between $1,050 and $3,216. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Milwaukee. If you go over that window, storage in Memphis adds around $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Milwaukee:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,050 - $1,874
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,386 - $2,514
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,216

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $65 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $130 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Milwaukee, WI, 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 $608 in Memphis, TN. 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 Memphis to Milwaukee?

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 Memphis, TN to Milwaukee, WI

A rental truck for this 621-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, costs between $466 and $1,288. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $172 - $196
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Milwaukee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $466 - $944
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $504 - $1,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $681 - $1,288

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $65 and $304.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $130.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $172 and $196 for the 621-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $608 for 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Milwaukee?

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 Memphis, TN to Milwaukee, WI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Memphis, Tennessee, to Milwaukee, 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 $1,076 and $2,033.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $982 - $1,738
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,076 - $2,033
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,380 - $2,761

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $608.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $65 and $130 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Milwaukee?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Milwaukee, WI

Day-to-day costs in Milwaukee are close to what you're used to in Memphis: cost of living index of 88 versus 86, with average rent of $1,250/mo compared to $1,299/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 35/100 and 22.51/100 in Memphis versus 62/100 and 33.24/100 in Milwaukee.