North Carolina Ranks #4 in Cheapest States For Moving
384052 01: Movers from Central United Van Lines load a truck with the belongings of President-elect George W. Bush and his family January. 8, 2001 outside the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. Most of the items are bound for the White House. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Newsmakers)
According to data recently collected by HireAHelper.com North Carolina ranked as #4 in the cheapest states to hire movers in. The home market is on fire and if you are planning on buying this is welcome news as you will most likely be paying top dollar for that home.
HireAHelper looked at moving costs over the last year to see how much states and cities spent for a typical move. That typical move in the US costs $397.83 for an average time of 3 hours. The average distance people are moving is 36 miles.
If you are looking to keep costs low keep in mind that moving on-site only is the cheapest at just $309 per move. Costs increase for loading or unloading assistance and averaged $573 if both services were utilized. These are nationwide averages.
Cheapest States for Moving:
- Arizona – $338
- Maine- $339
- Texas- $342
- North Carolina- $343
- Nebraska- $347
- Florida- $353
- Nevada- $365
- Oklahoma- $366
- Colorado- $374
- Tennessee- $378
Most Expensive States for Moving:
- Wisconsin- $487
- New York- $470
- California- $465
- New Hampshire- $464
- Arkansas- $461
- Massachusetts- $460
- Rhode Island- $458
- Washington- $451
- New Jersey- $448
- Maryland- $447
Sources and methodology:
All charts and tables are based on the analysis of local moving data in the U.S., booked through HireAHelper.com and our partners in 2020.
Study: Cost of Moving in America in 2021
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Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
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