Top Garland, TX to Lansing, MI Movers

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

1. Fantastic Moves: 4.72 out of 5 stars
2. Firehouse Movers Inc.: 4.9 out of 5 stars
3. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.72 out of 5 stars
4. Am Moving Company LLC: 4.72 out of 5 stars
5. AB Moving: 4.66 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Texas to Michigan

If you're moving a studio or one-bedroom home from Texas to Michigan, you can expect to spend between $1,528 and $5,762. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually range from $3,198 to $8,125 on the same route (TX to MI). Got a larger household? Moving a four- or five-bedroom home from Texas to Michigan typically runs between $5,722 and $10,306.

Cost of moving containers from Texas to Michigan

Moving from Texas to Michigan? For a small load, you'll likely pay between $1,139 and $2,675. If you have a two- or three-bedroom home, costs usually range from $1,944 to $3,884. Got a big family or a four-plus bedroom house? Expect prices ranging anywhere from $2,757 up to $5,025. For detailed pricing info, take a look at our complete PODS cost guide.

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Cost of moving truck rentals from Texas to Michigan

A moving rental truck is generally the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor.

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $845 to $1,710. A two to three-bedroom move will cost $1,010 to $2,012, and moving a home with four or more bedrooms or from Texas to Michigan costs around $1,233 to $2,352.

These quotes include the estimated fuel cost.

• Rent prices in Lansing are 31% lower than in Garland, 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 49.5% lower than in Garland.
• Income in Lansing is 5.0% lower than in Garland, 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 43.6% lower than in Garland.
• 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 46.1% less than what it costs in Garland.
• The unemployment rate in Lansing is 13.85% higher than in Garland.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Lansing, since the city's sales taxes in Lansing are 27.27% lower than in Garland.
• State income taxes in Lansing are 4.25% higher than in Garland.

• Lansing might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 53% less than Garland.
• Lansing offers better access to buses and trains than Garland, based on public transportation ratings. Lansing has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 4 in Garland. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Lansing means you'll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Garland. Lansing is considered more walkable than Garland, with a score of 46 out of 100 versus 40 out of 100 in Garland. A city's walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Lansing is considered more bike-friendly than Garland in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Lansing has a bike-friendliness score of 55 out of 100, while Garland is rated as 41 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Lansing is higher than in Garland, 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 37.13 in Garland. 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 Garland, whose index is 62.87. 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 Garland 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: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• 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. Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Michigan moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: Michigan doesn't require moving permits, but it's still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You'll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Lansing. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry. 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: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Best neighborhoods for singles

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

Best neighborhoods for families

• Okemos
• Haslett
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• Waverly
• DeWitt Charter Township

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 is home to museums and cultural arts centers like 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 sites — are great places to hike, ride bikes, or just enjoy nature.'
• Sports: Catch a live game and cheer on the home team at an Lansing Lugnuts (Baseball) game.