($1,131+) Milwaukee, WI to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $2,445 and $11,675. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,817-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $294 - $1,960, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Milwaukee and Scottsdale. For a rough baseline, movers based in Milwaukee tend to start around $349 plus $105/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,445 - $5,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,376 - $7,307
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,327 - $11,675

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 Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Scottsdale, AZ

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

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

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Milwaukee, WI to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,660 and $5,566. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Scottsdale. If you go over that window, storage in Milwaukee adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,660 - $3,107
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,002 - $4,266
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,792 - $5,566

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Milwaukee, WI and Scottsdale, AZ. 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 $686 in Milwaukee, WI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $74 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $147 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 Milwaukee to Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,817-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $1,098 and $3,263, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $567 - $648
• 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 Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,098 - $2,241
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,163 - $2,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,513 - $3,263

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $567 - $648 for the 1,817-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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours typically costs around $686.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,817-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $147 per night, adding $294 - $441 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $49 and $294.

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

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 Scottsdale, AZ

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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 $1,667 and $3,414.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,466 - $2,635
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,667 - $3,414
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,234 - $4,678

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $686.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $147 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee to Scottsdale?

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. Star Line Trucking Or Star Line (4.46/5 stars): Star Line Trucking Or Star Line 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: Milwaukee, WI vs Scottsdale, AZ

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