($1,101+) Milwaukee, WI to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,817-mile relocation from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $2,429 and $10,613. 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 $294 - $1,960, 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 Milwaukee typically charge a base rate around $349 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,429 - $5,373
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,288 - $7,193
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,858 - $10,613

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: 59% of Milwaukee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Scottsdale, 66% 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 $1,539 and $5,581. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Milwaukee typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,539 - $2,937
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,008 - $3,913
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,639 - $5,581

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

Truck rentals from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $1,101 - $3,114 for the 1,817-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• 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: $1,101 - $1,935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,145 - $2,520
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,401 - $3,114

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $74 and $343.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $147.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $567 and $648 for the 1,817-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $686 for 2 movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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 well suited for larger moves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Scottsdale, Arizona, 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 $1,497 and $3,195.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $2,593
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,497 - $3,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,197 - $4,336

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 Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

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.

Our take

Full-service movers on the 1,817-mile route from Milwaukee, WI, to Scottsdale, AZ, run $2,429 - $10,613 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,539 - $5,581, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,101 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,288, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Scottsdale tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and beautiful nature, though tourists and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Honor Health and CVS Health.