($849+) Salt Lake City, UT to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Madison, WI

For the 1,350-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Madison, Wisconsin, full-service movers cost between $2,382 and $9,063. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $341 - $2,276 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Salt Lake City generally start 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 Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,382 - $5,192
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,994 - $7,109
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,099 - $9,063

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 Madison.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Madison, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Wisconsin are typically members of the Wisconsin 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 Madison, WI

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,432 and $4,866. 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 Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,432 - $2,672
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,741 - $3,515
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,533 - $4,866

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $171 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $797 in Salt Lake City, UT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Madison, WI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

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 Madison, WI

A rental truck for this 1,350-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $867 and $2,503. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $489 - $559
• Daily insurance: $34/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 Madison based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $867 - $1,690
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $955 - $1,991
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,203 - $2,503

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 $797.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $489 - $559 for the 1,350-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 $68 and $370, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $171 per night for hotel stops on the 1,350-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $341 - $512.

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

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 Madison, WI

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 Madison, Wisconsin.

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 $1,364 and $2,869.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,265 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,869
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,872 - $3,702

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 $797.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $85 and $171 per foot.

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

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 Madison, WI

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