($1,227+) Salt Lake City, UT to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Baltimore, MD

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,086-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Baltimore, Maryland, with prices running from $2,480 - $11,259. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $329 - $2,196 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Salt Lake City and Baltimore are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Salt Lake City movers tend to run around $340 as a base rate plus $137/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Salt Lake City to Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,480 - $5,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,603 - $8,017
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,028 - $11,259

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 Salt Lake City to Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Baltimore, 95% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Salt Lake City to Baltimore?

Look for Maryland Motor Truck Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Maryland beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,790 and $5,897. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Salt Lake City typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Salt Lake City to Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,790 - $3,211
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,250 - $4,593
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,146 - $5,897

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $165 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Baltimore, MD, 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 $769 in Salt Lake City, UT. 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 Salt Lake City to Baltimore?

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 Salt Lake City, UT to Baltimore, MD

Plan on $1,227 - $3,556 for a rental moving truck on the 2,086-mile route from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Baltimore, Maryland. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $729 - $833
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Salt Lake City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Salt Lake City to Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $2,488
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,396 - $2,932
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,778 - $3,556

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 $82 and $384.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $165.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $729 and $833 for the 2,086-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 $769 for 2 movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Salt Lake City to Baltimore?

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 Salt Lake City, UT to Baltimore, MD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Baltimore, Maryland. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $988 and $3,456.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Salt Lake City to Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,488 - $2,919
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,456
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,444 - $4,718

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $82 and $165.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for roughly five hours typically average $769.

What are the best freight companies from Salt Lake City to Baltimore?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Savage Services Corporation (4.76/5 stars): Savage Services Corporation is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Salt Lake City, UT vs Baltimore, MD

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Baltimore, side by side with Salt Lake City on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.