($1,472+) Tacoma, WA to Jackson, MS Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,506-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi, with prices running from $2,936 - $14,597. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $313 - $2,084 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tacoma and Jackson are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tacoma movers tend to run around $316 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,936 - $6,642
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,351 - $8,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,674 - $14,597

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 Tacoma to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jackson, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,973 and $7,226. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Tacoma runs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tacoma to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,973 - $3,710
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,384 - $5,213
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,553 - $7,226

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Tacoma, WA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $729, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $156 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tacoma, WA, and Jackson, MS, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA to Jackson, MS

Plan on $1,516 - $3,953 for a rental moving truck on the 2,506-mile route from Tacoma, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $831 - $950
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Tacoma daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tacoma to Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,516 - $2,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,563 - $3,528
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,013 - $3,953

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $831 - $950 for the 2,506-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $729.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,506-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $156 per night, adding $313 - $469 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $52 and $313.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA to Jackson, MS

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tacoma, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,006 and $3,966.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,741 - $3,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,006 - $3,966
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,599 - $5,558

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 $78 - $156 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 Tacoma, Washington, typically costs $729.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Jackson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tacoma, 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 Tacoma 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.