($1,005+) Milwaukee, WI to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Mesa, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,816-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Mesa, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,262 - $10,295. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $294 - $1,960. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Milwaukee and Mesa. Local movers in Milwaukee typically start around $349 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,262 - $5,107
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,222 - $7,048
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,039 - $10,295

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 Milwaukee to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Milwaukee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Mesa, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Milwaukee to Mesa?

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 Milwaukee, WI to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,554 and $5,259. 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 Milwaukee runs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Milwaukee to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,554 - $2,880
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,047 - $4,112
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,772 - $5,259

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $686 in Milwaukee, WI. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $74 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $147 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Mesa, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee to Mesa?

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 Milwaukee, WI to Mesa, AZ

Truck rentals from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Mesa, Arizona, range from $1,005 - $3,055 for the 1,816-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $566 - $647
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Milwaukee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Milwaukee to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $2,098
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,168 - $2,472
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,473 - $3,055

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $147 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $64 and $319 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $566 - $647 in fuel for the 1,816-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $686 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee to Mesa?

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 Milwaukee, WI to Mesa, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Mesa, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,591 and $3,354.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,372 - $2,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,591 - $3,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,197 - $4,207

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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $686.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $74 and $147 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Milwaukee, WI vs Mesa, AZ

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

Full-service movers on the 1,816-mile route from Milwaukee, WI, to Mesa, AZ, run $2,262 - $10,295 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,554 - $5,259, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,005 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,222, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Mesa tend to point to bountiful outdoor activities and beautiful nature, though terrible traffic and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Banner Health System and Mesa Public Schools.