Top McKinney, TX to Lansing, MI Movers

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

1. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.72 out of 5 stars
2. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.66 out of 5 stars
3. Firehouse Movers Inc.: 4.9 out of 5 stars
4. AB Moving: 4.66 out of 5 stars
5. King Moving Company: 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 $1,511 and $6,305. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually range from $3,398 to $7,927 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 $5,379 and $10,415.

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 $1,020 and $2,543. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually fall between $2,022 and $3,806. If you're packing up a large home with four or more bedrooms, the cost can range from $2,627 to $5,172. 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 $857 and $1,728 to move a studio or one-bedroom apartment with a rental truck. For a two- or three-bedroom move, prices usually range from $926 to $2,075. If you're relocating a four-bedroom (or larger) home, you'll likely spend anywhere from $1,210 to $2,308.

These estimates factor in the average cost of fuel.

• Rent prices in Lansing are 51% lower than in McKinney, 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 70.7% lower than in McKinney.
• Income in Lansing is 2.3% lower than in McKinney, 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 28.5% lower than in McKinney.
• 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 13.9% less than what it costs in McKinney.
• The unemployment rate in Lansing is 23.33% higher than in McKinney.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Lansing, since the city's sales taxes in Lansing are 27.27% lower than in McKinney.
• State income taxes in Lansing are 4.25% higher than in McKinney.

• Lansing might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 42% less than McKinney.
• Lansing offers better access to buses and trains than McKinney, based on public transportation ratings. Lansing has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 1 in McKinney. 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 McKinney. Lansing is considered more walkable than McKinney, with a score of 46 out of 100 versus 27 out of 100 in McKinney. 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 McKinney 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 McKinney is rated as 42 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Lansing is higher than in McKinney, 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 21.48 in McKinney. 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 McKinney, whose index is 78.52. 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 McKinney 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
• Haslett
• Edgemont Park
• Mason
• DeWitt Charter Township

Best neighborhoods for families

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

Things to do in Lansing

After settling into your new Michigan home, you'll want to branch out and explore your new city. Luckily, Lansing has lots to offer, no matter what you're interested in:

• 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.