Average Cost of Movers in Phoenix
Based on the price calculation of 10 reviews, we estimate that a move within Phoenix should very roughly cost $21128.
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96 movers in Phoenix
"Very knowledgeable. These guys know what they’re doing! Ramses took care of every detail for us. From our home here in the U.S. all the way to our new home in Mexico, everything was taken care of. We didn’t have to worry about anything. Thank you ..."
"Very professional sales process that positions the company as a "premium" company, high focus on reliability and well-trained own personnel that (at that time) convincingly explained the high price tag. Packaging started on the agreed upon day, t..."
"The team at Lifetime Moving and Storage did a great job with my move. They told me they are recently now with Bekins Van Lines which gave me even more confidence in using them for our moving needs. They were friendly, knowledgeable and willing to ..."
The Property Options Group LLC
"DON'T USE THIS COMPANY FOR STORAGE! At first based on my move out, I thought they were great..UNTIL I RECEIVED MY STUFF BACK FROM STORAGE 9 MONTHS LATER! I have no idea what they did after they drove away from my house with my stuff in 2 trucks - ..."
First Choice Moving and Storage
"These lying, thieving individuals should be in prison! I went over all details of my move over the phone with a very nice man. Unfortunately, that man is part of the classic "Bait and Switch." When the crew came out to load my house, they were ext..."
A&C Brothers Moving & Storage
"The move of our possessions to our new residence was expertly handled by this business. The customer support staff was really kind & offered us cost-cutting advice. The service was excellent than I could have imagined. Thanks, A&C."
"They consistently lied. They would tell us one thing in one conversation & something different in another conversation. They were not careful with our items & many things arrived broken & damaged."
Couple's Moving LLC
"In their written estimate for the full-service move, CM promised to supply blankets, plastic wrap, and tape, presumably to protect the customer’s possessions and property. Unfortunately, if these items were brought to the move in the first place, ..."
What to know when moving to Phoenix, AZ
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Arizona, the crime rates are noteworthy. The state saw a decrease in both violent and property crimes from 2022 to 2025.
- Violent crime: 377.3 per 100k vs. national average of 325.3, down 16.2% since 2022
- Property crime: 1523.1 per 100k vs. national average of 1546.9, down 29.2% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 35.9% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Arizona).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education in the area includes several institutions within Maricopa County.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 7
- With College Scorecard data: 6
- Nearby institutions include:
- Arizona Christian University
- Arizona State University-West Valley
- Glendale Community College
- Midwestern University-Glendale
- Ottawa University-Surprise
- Western Maricopa Education Center - Northwest Campus
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While weather data is not available, there are plenty of outdoor options to explore in the area.
- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park: 4.5 stars from 12,249 reviews
- Sahuaro Ranch Park: 4.7 stars from 4,336 reviews
- Thunderbird Conservation Park: 4.8 stars from 1,199 reviews
- Pioneer Community Park: 4.5 stars from 3,318 reviews
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Maricopa County, the job market shows positive signs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% as of December 2025
- Total employed: 2,475,183
- Total labor force: 2,564,144
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
Where do people move from Phoenix?
People move long distance from Phoenix to popular cities like Seattle WA, Boston MA and San Diego CA.
Popular destinations within Arizona include and Tucson.
Here are other popular long distance destinations:
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Francisco, CA
- Denver, CO
- Portland, OR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- New York, NY
- Dallas, TX
- Austin, TX
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Phoenix here.