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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145 movers in Sacramento
"I’ve been unpacking boxes for a couple of weeks now, and NOTHING is broken. These guys did an excellent job packing, loading, and unloading my things. I left a tip speculatively, not knowing what I would discover once I began unpacking at my leisu..."
"We used Carney’s Full Service Movers for both packing and moving in July 2025 and are very happy with their service. From the initial consultation/estimate to the two days of packing and moving and beyond, the customer service was fantastic. The ..."
"I was greatly impressed with the service we received from Cardinale Moving. They visited our house the day before the move, quoted us a fair price and helped pack some difficult items. The next day the moving team arrived on time and cheerfully an..."
"I used Integrity Van Lines 2 days after a blizzard and they were wonderful! They still showed up on time and got the move done within the original time window, despite the added hassle of piles of snow. I've had mixed experiences with other movin..."
"I spoke to Jason several times and booked my move. He was sending two guys and a large truck. I was moving a two bedroom two bath apartment. I paid for a large truck and two movers. My move was supposed to be packed and delivered in 2 hours. It wa..."
"Received our goods yesterday and just started to unpack. So far it appears that they took packed boxes and in order to consolidate the re-packers at United jammed tools and paint stuff willy nilly into good clothing wardrobes crushing them and wri..."
"Summary: Not worth the hassle of your belongings being shipped to the farthest place away from your intended destination and living without your belongings for 1 month. Customer service representatives have no capability of helping you. They use a..."
"I worked directly with Desiree who informed me and was very upfront. The only issue I had was one of my table legs was chipped. They directed me though claims and now I’ve settled on an amount. The move overall was easy considering the distance wa..."
"I was moving from CA to FL. I contacted them by phone they were nice and polite. On the day of pick-up they were timely helpful and professional. It went off perfectly. Alek was wonderful. He answered or returned my calls. He kept me in the loop ..."
"I wouldn't trust these people to move my trash to the curb. I contracted with them to pick up and deliver 300 cu ft of stuff. We estimated the number of boxes, and I told them at the time that I hadn't packed yet so I didn't know how many boxes th..."
"Roman and his team were great. They were fast, professional, and very nice. Moving is a stressful experience and hiring California movers made the experience so much better! Thanks California movers!"
"Do NOT use Empire. They gave us a low quote - then when I gave them an exact list of what we had, they more than doubled the cost. Then when the company they hired showed up - 4 hours late (8 pm!) they raised the price another $4000! We felt stuck..."
Fuller Moving Service
"Beware!!!! I would seriously caution anyone on using this company for their moving needs because They engage in very unethical business practices such as the following: 1. We were quoted an estimated price for our belongings that was much heavier ..."
California Moving Systems
"I seriously suspect the ratings I see for California Moving Systems on various sites as my extremely poor customer service experience was not an anomaly. We used CMS to complete a move from California to Florida and we couldn't have received worst..."
"I only review when a business provides me with an exceptional experience that I take the time to review them. Unfortunately this time I am writing a review for on ongoing exceptionally negative experience. A little background on how and why w..."
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.