Top Amarillo, TX to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

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1. Gray Glove Delivery, LLC: 4.24 out of 5 stars
2. Rescue 1 Movers: 3.9 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Texas to North Carolina

Planning a move from Texas to North Carolina? For a studio or one-bedroom, you'll likely pay between $1,528 and $6,270. If you have a two- or three-bedroom home, expect costs to fall somewhere between $3,672 and $8,607 for the same journey (TX to NC). Moving four or five bedrooms? Typical prices range from $6,031 to $10,915.

Cost of moving containers from Texas to North Carolina

When you're heading from Texas to North Carolina, and you're only moving a few items, you can expect to spend between $1,220 and $3,022. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually fall between $2,202 and $4,103. If you're packing up a large home with four or more bedrooms, the cost can range from $2,845 to $5,461. Want more details? Check out our complete PODS cost guide.

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Cost of moving truck rentals from Texas to North Carolina

Looking to save money? Renting a moving truck is usually your cheapest option. Just keep in mind that you'll handle all the lifting, packing, and driving yourself.

If you're moving out of a studio or one-bedroom and renting a truck, plan to spend between $1,112 and $2,109. For two- or three-bedroom moves, prices typically land between $1,180 and $2,364. Dealing with a four-bedroom-plus home? Expect rental truck costs to be somewhere between $1,515 and $2,826.

These cost ranges already include estimated fuel costs.

• You may want to budget more for rent in Winston-Salem, since prices are typically 8% higher than in Amarillo.
• The home prices in Winston-Salem are 28.3% higher than in Amarillo, which could mean saving up before buying a home, taking on a bigger mortgage, or downsizing.
• You're likely to make a higher income living in Winston-Salem, where incomes are, on average, 1.8% higher than in Amarillo. Major employers in Winston-Salem include Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Novant Health, and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Winston-Salem, since the cost of living for a single person in Winston-Salem is 26.6% higher than in Amarillo. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you're moving your family to Winston-Salem, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Winston-Salem is 11.5% higher than in Amarillo.
• The unemployment rate in Winston-Salem is 6.12% higher than in Amarillo.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Winston-Salem, since the city's sales taxes in Winston-Salem are 15.15% lower than in Amarillo.
• State income taxes in Winston-Salem are 4.50% higher than in Amarillo.

• Winston-Salem might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 19% less than Amarillo.
• Winston-Salem offers better access to buses and trains than Amarillo, based on public transportation ratings. Winston-Salem has a transit score of 3 out of 10 compared to 2 in Amarillo. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Winston-Salem neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Amarillo. Based on its score of 22 out of 100, Winston-Salem isn't as walkable as Amarillo, which has a score of 40 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won't see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Winston-Salem, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Amarillo. While Amarillo has a bike-friendliness score of 42 out of 100, Winston-Salem earned a 29. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Winston-Salem is higher than in Amarillo, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 32.67 in Winston-Salem, it is 25.31 in Amarillo. 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 Winston-Salem. With a crime index of 67.33, Winston-Salem ranks lower in overall safety than Amarillo, whose index is 74.69. 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 Winston-Salem and Amarillo 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: Climate in Winston-Salem is unlikely to affect your move but a freezing day in the winter could affect the conditions of the roads.
• HOA rules: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• State licensing: For-profit household goods carriers in the state fall under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Transportation Division. All legitimate movers should have a “C Number” issued by the commission, signifying that they’ve met minimum insurance requirements and adhere to the provisions outlined in the state’s Maximum Rate Tariff (MRT). Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a North Carolina moving company's license by visiting the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: You won't need a moving permit in North Carolina, though it's smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly to Winston-Salem Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations. Choose Released Value Protection for no-cost, minimal coverage from movers, with responsibility limited to 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• West End
• Ardmore
• Buena Vista
• Old Salem
• Washington Park

Best neighborhoods for families

• Sherwood Forest
• Ardmore
• Buena Vista
• West Highlands
• West Salem

Things to do in Winston-Salem

After getting comfortable in your new North Carolina home, it's time to see what Winston-Salem is all about. Whether you're into food, art, nature, or nightlife — there's plenty to check out:

• Arts and culture: You'll find museums and cultural hubs throughout Winston-Salem, such as the Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Frank L Horton Museum Center, Kaleideum Downtown, Kaleideum North, and Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's REYNOLDA ESTATE, SALEM LAKE, QUARRY PARK AND NATURE PRESERVE, and POLO PARK — along with other locations, ideal for trails, cycling, or enjoying the fresh air.
• Sports: Experience the energy of a live game and back the home team at an Winston-Salem State University Rams (NCAA), Winston-Salem Dash (High-A East), Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL), or Winston-Salem Wolves (East Coast Basketball League) game.