($1,342+) Salt Lake City, UT to Raleigh, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Raleigh, NC

Full-service movers for the 2,143-mile relocation from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Raleigh, North Carolina, cost between $2,654 and $12,214. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $345 - $2,300, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Salt Lake City typically charge a base rate around $340 plus $137 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,654 - $5,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,704 - $7,490
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,811 - $12,214

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 Raleigh.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Raleigh, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Raleigh, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in North Carolina are typically members of the North Carolina Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Raleigh, NC

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Raleigh, North Carolina, cost between $1,710 and $6,113. 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 Raleigh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,710 - $3,322
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,348 - $4,845
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,975 - $6,113

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Salt Lake City, UT and Raleigh, NC. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $805 in Salt Lake City, UT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $86 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $173 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

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

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 Raleigh, NC

A rental truck for this 2,143-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Raleigh, North Carolina, costs between $1,303 and $3,525. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $784 - $896
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Raleigh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,540
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,397 - $2,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,525

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $805.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $784 - $896 for the 2,143-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $69 and $374, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $173 per night for hotel stops on the 2,143-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $345 - $518.

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

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 Raleigh, NC

For larger DIY moves from Salt Lake City, Utah, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,753 and $3,838.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,524 - $2,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,753 - $3,838
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,503 - $5,090

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 $86 and $173.
• 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 $805.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Savage Services Corporation (4.76/5 stars): Savage Services Corporation is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Salt Lake City, UT vs Raleigh, NC

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