($1,062+) Salt Lake City, UT to Detroit, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Detroit, MI

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,665-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Detroit, Michigan, with prices running from $2,313 - $11,047. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $328 - $2,188 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Salt Lake City and Detroit 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 Detroit:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,313 - $5,609
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,370 - $6,960
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,030 - $11,047

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 Detroit.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Detroit, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Detroit, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Michigan Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Michigan 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 Detroit, MI

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Detroit, Michigan, cost between $1,588 and $5,605. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Detroit. If you go over that window, storage in Salt Lake City adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,588 - $2,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,935 - $4,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,799 - $5,605

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $766 in Salt Lake City, UT. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $82 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $164 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Detroit, MI, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Salt Lake City to Detroit?

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 Detroit, MI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,665 miles from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Detroit, Michigan, running $1,031 - $2,737. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $580 - $662
• 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 Detroit based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,031 - $1,921
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,160 - $2,262
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,737

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 $383.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $580 and $662 for the 1,665-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 $766 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 Detroit?

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 Detroit, MI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Detroit, Michigan, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,547 and $3,347.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,429 - $2,666
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,547 - $3,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,047 - $4,228

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $766.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $82 and $164 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Savage Services Corporation (4.76/5 stars): Savage Services Corporation is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Salt Lake City, UT vs Detroit, MI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Detroit, 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.