Average Cost of Movers in Sacramento
Based on the price calculation of 5 reviews, we estimate that a move within Sacramento should very roughly cost $1227.
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144 movers in Sacramento
Unify Van Lines LLC
"Highly recommended! The moving team was skilled, punctual, and maintained a positive attitude throughout the entire move. They even accommodated some last-minute changes without any issues. I am extremely satisfied with their service and will defi..."
Sweet Home Movers
"Wish I could give Sweet Home Movers 10 stars. The company was able to accommodate my load & unload request with less than a 24 hour notice (on a Sunday, no less). My movers, Tito and David, were absolutely AMAZING. They were highly professional an..."
A Simple Way to Move
"A Simple Way To Move, provided a truck and 2 men who were on time, worked hard, and did it in an appropriate amount of time, loading, traveling and unloading my belongings from and to my new home. I would highly recommend this company to anyone..."
Movers Choice
"I had to do a last minute move after the holidays to get me back home to my family. I had a new job opening back in Nashville. I asked around at my office and came across Movers Choice. I had never really heard of them, but my friend had used them..."
Waters Moving and Storage
"I moved several times with waters and each time I ask for the same movers. Cory and George did. a great. job for me. I have had both of them before and both times they were professional and experienced."
Cheap Movers Club
"These guys are awesome, used them recently for a move across country....excellent movers....great communication, everything arrived when expected, in great condition, very affordable pricing....Highly recommend !"
Greater Bay Relocation Services
" The service I received from GreaterBayMoving Company was absolutely first class. From the first day when Aaron came and reviewed the inventory to the last day, when debris were picked up, it was absolutely some work of superior professionalism,..."
Sea-Side Movers
"We hired two moving helpers for 2 hours. They were so helpful and really friendly. We had no damage and got the move done very quickly. I highly recommend this company."
Need A Hand Movers
"I hired Jason and his team of conscientious and hard-working guys at Need a Hand Movers twice in the past 6 weeks. I was very impressed with their work ethic and the care they took moving our things to our new home. On both occasions there were di..."
Petes Moving Services
"We got the best price from Pete, but not the best service. First of all, he wasn’t upfront with the fact that our belongings would be in storage until he got a driver. Our boxes were not tagged nor did we get a receipt or any manifest with the lis..."
What to know when moving to Sacramento, CA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In California, property crime rates are higher than the national average, with a state annual rate of 1,764 per 100,000 residents compared to the national rate of 1,547. However, property crime has seen a significant decline of 26.1% from 2022 to 2025. Violent crime also exceeds the national average, with a state rate of 415.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 27.7% higher than the national rate.
- Violent crime: 415.5 per 100,000 vs. national 325.3, down 17.4% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,764 per 100,000 vs. national 1,547, down 26.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 44.9% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for California).
Schools & Higher Ed
Residents have access to a total of 7 postsecondary institutions in the region, with 6 located in Sacramento County and 1 in Yolo County. Notable schools include:
- Charles A Jones Career and Education Center
- Cosumnes River College
- University of California-Davis (located in nearby Davis)
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Yolo County experiences an average annual precipitation of 14.4 inches, with 42 rainy days each year. Most rainfall occurs in winter, totaling 11.3 inches over 25 rainy days. If you enjoy parks, some nearby options feature high ratings:
- Elk Grove Regional Park - 4.7 (2,864 reviews)
- Cosumnes River Preserve - 4.7 (1,358 reviews)
- Garcia Bend Park - 4.4 (1,483 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places API.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Yolo County, the unemployment rate stands at 5.8% as of December 2025, with a labor force of 112,258 residents. There are currently 105,752 employed individuals in the county, reflecting a stable local economy.
- Unemployment rate: 5.8% as of December 2025
- Employed: 105,752
- Labor force: 112,258
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
Where do people move from Sacramento?
People move long distance from Sacramento to popular cities like Portland OR and Denver CO.
Popular destinations within California include and San Francisco.
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Sacramento here.
