How Much Do I Save for a Long Distance Move From Los Angeles?

Long Distance Moving Savings

The cost of living in Los Angeles is very high. In order to live comfortably, you will need a high-paying job. There are many benefits to living in LA, such as the weather, the entertainment industry, and the beach. The cost of housing can be quite expensive, and it may be difficult to find a place on your own without help from your employer. Inflation and the current economy have thrown off all sorts of pricing. 

With how expensive LA is, it only makes sense that people are looking to save money wherever they can. This poses a question regarding finances when relocating: how much should you save for a long distance move?

2 Bedroom Long Distance Moves and Below 

Getting realistic is the most important aspect of preparing for a long distance move. If you have an extremely large house with tons of miscellaneous items, then it makes sense to commit to the major expense of a full packing service to save time, money, and stress. If you have a studio or up to a 2 bedroom, you may be in an area where you want to pack certain things on your own, toss certain things to save space, and do what you can to save money. If money is not an object, then go nuts and get the full packing service, but expect it to be pricey, not cheap and will depend on the complexity of your pack job. If you are looking for an accurate budget price on your move, you will want to whittle down on the services you are ordering. This can be done by packing each and every miscellaneous item into a box. These items include: lamps, books, knick-knacks, glass tops, mirrors, TVs, shoes, clothes, vacuums, fans, floor lamps, etc. As long as you pack everything, you will only be charged for the order based on the space you are occupying on the truck. 

3 Bedroom Long Distance Moves and Up

As discussed, it’s more common for moving customers to purchase additional services out of necessity. With larger houses and more rooms, it can be too much for one person or a few parents to pack every nook and cranny. If you are looking to make the most budget move possible, you’ll need to take on the grunt work of packing your entire house, as aforementioned. Most moving companies offer plenty of packing and additional services for complicated items if you need them, but you can certainly expect a much higher cost than if you were to pack the house yourself. It’s also worth mentioning that many houses with 3 bedrooms or higher come in vastly different shapes and sizes. You could live in a 1200 sq ft duplex with 3 bedrooms or a 3000 sq ft open concept home with 3 bedrooms. This is the size of move and higher where you need to take diligence to narrow down where you fall in all of the range of possibilities. 

Without packing, the average cost for this range of interstate moves, coast to coast is: 

  Studio: $1,800 - $2,600

1 Bedroom: $2,700 - $5,500

2 Bedroom: $5,600 - $8,000

3 Bedroom: $5,700 - $12,000

4 Bedroom: $5,800 - $16,000

5 Bedroom+: $10,000 and more