($1,349+) Seattle, WA to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Jackson, MS

Full-service movers for the 2,518-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $2,859 and $12,862. 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 $376 - $2,504, 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 Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,859 - $6,536
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,321 - $8,224
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,201 - $12,862

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 Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,775 and $6,367. 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 Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,775 - $3,576
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,370 - $4,830
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,327 - $6,367

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Seattle, WA and Jackson, MS. 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 $876 in Seattle, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $94 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $188 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 Seattle to Jackson?

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 Jackson, MS

Renting a moving truck for the 2,518-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $1,349 and $4,092, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,003 - $1,146
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,349 - $2,747
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,537 - $3,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,922 - $4,092

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $188 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 $876 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,518-mile drive falls between $1,003 and $1,146, 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 $63 and $376 to your total.

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

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 Jackson, MS

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Seattle, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,784 and $3,903.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,646 - $3,031
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,784 - $3,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,584 - $5,518

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $94 - $188 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Seattle, Washington, typically costs $876.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Jackson?

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 Jackson, MS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS, 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 $2,859 - $12,862 on the 2,518-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,775 - $6,367, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,349 - $4,092. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $4,321 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Newk's Eatery and Cal-Maine Foods.