Top Austin, TX to Lansing, MI Movers

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Moving from Lansing to Austin guide.

1. 3 Men Movers: 4.8 out of 5 stars
2. Greater Austin Moving: 4.9 out of 5 stars
3. Square Cow: 4.9 out of 5 stars
4. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.76 out of 5 stars
5. NorthStar Moving Company : 4.72 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Texas to Michigan

Moving a studio or one-bedroom home from Texas to Michigan typically costs between $1,521 and $5,960. For a two- or three-bedroom home, expect prices to fall between $3,622 and $8,072 when moving from TX to MI. If you're tackling a large move (think four or five bedrooms) from Texas to Michigan, you're looking at costs ranging from $6,067 up to $10,858.

Cost of moving containers from Texas to Michigan

When you're heading from Texas to Michigan, and you're only moving a few items, you can expect to spend between $1,131 and $2,942. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually fall between $2,147 and $4,074. If you're packing up a large home with four or more bedrooms, the cost can range from $2,686 to $5,747. Want more details? Check out our complete PODS cost guide.

Explore the top budget-friendly moving container companies to make your move from Texas easier and more affordable.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Texas to Michigan

Renting a moving truck typically costs the least, but you'll be responsible for both the heavy lifting and all the driving.

Expect to pay between $993 and $1,956 to move a studio or one-bedroom apartment with a rental truck. For a two- or three-bedroom move, prices usually range from $1,040 to $2,234. If you're relocating a four-bedroom (or larger) home, you'll likely spend anywhere from $1,433 to $2,949.

These estimates factor in the average cost of fuel.

• Rent prices in Lansing are 36% lower than in Austin, which means you'll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you'll be able to get more for your money in Lansing.
  Home prices in Lansing are 70.8% lower than in Austin.
• Income in Lansing is 5.2% lower than in Austin, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Lansing — including Health Management Associates, Michigan State Police, and Sparrow Health System — may pay more.
• Get ready to save some money on recurring expenses like food, gas, and utility bills in Lansing. On average, the cost of living for a single person there is 52.3% lower than in Austin.
• A move to Lansing can help cut down on a family's routine expenses, including utilities, transportation, and groceries. The cost of living for a family of four is 46.3% less than what it costs in Austin.
• The unemployment rate in Lansing is 111.43% higher than in Austin.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Lansing, since the city's sales taxes in Lansing are 27.27% lower than in Austin.
• State income taxes in Lansing are 4.25% higher than in Austin.

• Lansing might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 88% less than Austin.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Lansing will be about the same as it currently is in Austin. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Living in Lansing means you'll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Austin. Lansing is considered more walkable than Austin, with a score of 46 out of 100 versus 42 out of 100 in Austin. A city's walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Lansing and Austin are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 55 and 54 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• The crime rate in Lansing is higher than in Austin, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 48.66 in Lansing, it is 42.91 in Austin. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city's crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you're getting used to your new surroundings in Lansing. With a crime index of 51.34, Lansing ranks lower in overall safety than Austin, whose index is 59.87. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Lansing and Austin is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

• Weather: Best months to consider moving in Lansing are August, July and June as these months have favorable weather. Summer in Lansing are one of the best in the country as the heat are not that extreme so it's still comfortable. Snowfall, which normally occurs from November to April.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: The agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Michigan moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: Michigan does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state. We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move.
• Change of address: You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Lansing. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Alabama, Massachusetts, and Michigan, choose the economical option of Released Value Protection, provided by movers at no extra cost. However, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternatives or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you\'ve got everything covered.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Okemos
• Waverly
• Edgemont Park
• Mason
• DeWitt Charter Township

Best neighborhoods for families

• Okemos
• DeWitt
• Waverly
• DeWitt Charter Township
• Holt

Things to do in Lansing

Once you're settled into your new home in Michigan, it's time to get out and discover what Lansing has to offer. No matter your interests, there's something for everyone here:

• Arts and culture: Lansing features a variety of museums and cultural arts centers, including the Michigan History Center, Impression 5 Science Center, and R.E. Olds Transportation Museum.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Woldumar Nature Center, Potter Park Zoo, Hawk Island Park, and River Trail — among other spots — perfect for hiking, biking, or simply soaking up the outdoors.
• Sports: Grab a seat and root for the home team during an Lansing Lugnuts (Baseball) game.