On average, moving in Sarasota costs around $1,553 with moves costing anywhere from $887 to $2,384 for a group of two moving movers to complete a local move of less than 100 miles. For long-distance moves in Sarasota, the average cost increases to between $2,440 and $6,321 or significantly more if you live in an apartment or house that’s larger than a one-bedroom.
TYPE OF MOVE | LOW ESTIMATE | HIGH ESTIMATE |
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Local | $887 | $2,384 |
Long-distance | $2,440 | $6,321 |
Cost for Local Moves
Short-distance moves are one that involve moving within the same town, or ones where you’re just going from one town to another. But just because they’re shorter, that doesn’t mean you should underestimate how much it will cost. The cost of your short-distance move will be determined by the size of your current home, the amount of items you have and how many movers will be required to complete the job.
Average Cost of Movers Per Hour
Local movers typically charge between $30 to $60 per mover per hour, so for a move that involves two movers working for four hours, expect to pay a minimum of $240 to $480, for labor alone. However, keep in mind there will be other expenses incurred including materials, transportation fees, gas and tips.
Below, we’ve created a table showing the average cost of a short-distance move based on the number of movers (using the typical hourly rate of $60) and the number of bedrooms in your home.
HOME SIZE | NUMBER OF MOVERS | NUMBER OF HOURS | AVERAGE MOVING COST |
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Studio / one-bedroom | 2 | 4 | $532 |
Two-bedroom | 3 | 6 | $1,198 |
Three-bedroom | 4 | 7 | $1,863 |
Four-bedroom | 4 | 9 | $2,395 |
Five-bedroom | 5 | 12 | $3,992 |
Costs for this location were determined using the Forbes HomeCost of Living Calculator.
Movers and Packers Costs
If you don’t want to be the one doing the packing for your move, many moving companies will actually do it for you, for an added cost. The price for packing services is usually determined by how much there is to pack, how heavy it is and how much packing materials are used. If you choose to add packing services onto your move, the average cost of movers can be $2,300 and up.
It’s important to note that if you do choose to add packing services to your move, it’s common for the moving company to pack up your belongings prior (a few days or weeks) to your move and hold them for a short period of time before delivering them to you and unloading at the new location. For that reason, you should plan to pack any important items that you’ll need right away (e.g., clothing, medication and important documents) yourself and keep these things with you.
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Long-Distance Move Cost
Long-distance moves are, not shockingly, more expensive and more complex of a project than a local or short-distance move. You will have to factor in added expenses like gas, tolls, lodging if the trip is more than one day and additional fees for drivers. Those aspects will considerably increase the cost of the move.
The cost for a long-distance move can range from $1,000 to more than $10,000 depending on which best long-distance moving companies you consider, and factors like the size and amount of your belongings and how long the move is will affect the final price you’ll pay.
Below, see a list of the top national moving companies and sample estimates for two different moves.
Company | Sample Price 1 | Sample Price 2 | learnmorectatext | learnmorectabelowtext | Learn More | |||||
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International Van Lines | $8,168 | $4,165 | Get Free Estimates | On International Van Lines' Website | ||||||
United Van Lines | $9,005 | $5,100 | Get Free Estimates | From Participating Partners | ||||||
Allied Van Lines | $7,000 | $5,570 | Get Free Estimates | From Participating Partners | ||||||
Atlas Van Lines | $8,374 | $6,442 | Get Free Estimates | From Participating Partners | ||||||
North American Van Lines | $9,249 | $4,802 | Get Free Estimates | From Participating Partners | ||||||
JK Moving | $8,520 | $5,900 | Get Free Estimates | From Participating Partners | ||||||
Mayflower Transit | Video call or in-person survey required for a quote | Video call or in-person survey required for a quote | Get Free Estimates | From Participating Partners | ||||||
Bekins Van Lines | In-person survey required for a quote | In-person survey required for a quote | Get Free Estimates | From Participating Partners | ||||||
American Van Lines | $6,860 | $4,663 | Get Free Estimates | From Participating Partners | ||||||
Stevens Worldwide | $8,243 | $6,146 | Get Free Estimates | From Participating Partners | ||||||
NOTE: Sample price 1 covers a two-bedroom move from San Diego to Austin, TX (1,300 miles total) and sample price 2 covers a one-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY to Raleigh, NC (500 miles total) for mid-June. |
Specialty Moving Services Cost
If you plan to move large, fragile or specialty items, including pianos, swing sets or animal pens, this will usually impact the cost of your move. On average, the cost of specialty moving services can add an additional $400 to $2,000 to the cost of your move.