($889+) Seattle, WA to Chandler, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Chandler, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,438-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $2,557 and $10,429. 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 $420 - $2,800, 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 Seattle typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Seattle to Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,557 - $5,402
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,199 - $7,245
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,848 - $10,429

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 Seattle to Chandler.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Chandler, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chandler, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Seattle to Chandler?

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Chandler, AZ

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $1,320 and $4,783. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Seattle typically costs about $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Seattle to Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,320 - $2,519
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,755 - $3,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,387 - $4,783

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $105 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $210 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chandler, AZ, 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 $980 in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle to Chandler?

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 Seattle, WA to Chandler, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,438-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Chandler, Arizona, costs between $889 and $2,403. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $641 - $732
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Seattle to Chandler based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $889 - $1,604
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $981 - $2,087
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,177 - $2,403

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $210 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Seattle, Washington, usually costs about $980 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,438-mile drive falls between $641 and $732, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $70 and $420 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle to Chandler?

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 Seattle, WA to Chandler, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, 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 Chandler, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,405 and $2,815.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Seattle to Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,248 - $2,381
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,815
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,947 - $3,751

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 $105 and $210.
• 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 Seattle, Washington, for roughly five hours typically average $980.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Chandler?

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.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Chandler, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Chandler, side by side with Seattle 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.

Our take

A move from Seattle, WA, to Chandler, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,557 - $10,429 on the 1,438-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,320 - $4,783, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $889 - $2,403. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,199 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Chandler tend to point to quality education and safe, though overcrowding and long commutes come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Intel and Wells Fargo.