Cost to Move Cross Country Calculator

Inputs

Home size

Pick the option that matches your situation — the maths changes per option. Choices: Studio / 1 bedroom — ~2,500 lb, 2 bedroom — ~5,000 lb, 3 bedroom — ~7,500 lb, 4 bedroom — ~11,000 lb, 5+ bedroom — ~15,000 lb.

Distance (miles)

The distance used in the calculation, measured in miles. Starts at 1800 miles so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 100–4000 miles.

Region

Applies a regional labor-and-bid multiplier to the whole job.

Move date

Pick the option that matches your situation — the maths changes per option. Choices: Off peak (Oct–Apr, mid-month) — 0.92×, Shoulder season — 1.00×, Peak (mid-May to Sept, month end) — 1.18×.

Van line rate ($/100 lb per 1,000 mi)

The van line rate used in the calculation, measured in $/100 lb per 1,000 mi. Starts at 62 $/100 lb per 1,000 mi so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 20–200 $/100 lb per 1,000 mi.

Full packing service ($)

The full packing service used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 0 $ so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 0–8000 $.

Container base cost each ($)

The container base cost each used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 1400 $ so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 300–5000 $.

Container long-haul rate ($/mile)

The container long-haul rate used in the calculation, measured in $/mile. Starts at 1.15 $/mile so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 0.2–6 $/mile.

Rental truck base + insurance ($)

The rental truck base + insurance used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 1450 $ so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 200–6000 $.

Rental truck fuel economy (mpg)

The rental truck fuel economy used in the calculation, measured in mpg. Starts at 9 mpg so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 4–20 mpg.

Fuel price ($/gal)

The fuel price used in the calculation, measured in $/gal. Starts at 3.6 $/gal so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 1.5–8 $/gal.

Lodging and meals on the drive ($)

The lodging and meals on the drive used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 500 $ so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 0–4000 $.

Car tow dolly or trailer ($)

The car tow dolly or trailer used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 450 $ so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 0–3000 $.

Results

Lowest-cost option

Returned as a money amount in US dollars and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.

Which option that is

Returned as a plain value. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.

Full-service van line

Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.

Portable container

Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.

Rental truck, driven yourself

Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.

Containers needed

Returned as a whole number. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.

Spread between cheapest and priciest

Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.