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
"Worst experience ever! We hired them trying to support local a family business, which are also more affordable; however, this time was a very costly decision for us, not only in terms of money, but also in terms of time, effort and stress. Sinc..."
"Dealing with this company was a terrible experience. The mover did not complete the move. Instead, part way through, he said he had another job to do and would return in a day and a half. When he returned (later than promised), he insisted I pay h..."
"Terrible on all counts: Customer experience, damaged items, storage and final delivery. Do not use, under any circumstances!"
"Hi. Muscles for moving stole all my stuff. I contacted BBB. And they did nothing. I had things over 30 years and some where when I was a kid. My mother was there paid them my money. TI them. Someone said it be nice to tip there. The owner lie abou..."
"This Company is horrible and dishonest. Third and last quote was given to me after everything was loaded in the truck en route to Fl.. I was asked to tip workers $300. My furniture arrived late and the boxes were in bad conditions and opened. My f..."
"I used Birch Circle Movers to move over six years ago. At that time, the owner was professional and his crew was excellent. I paid someone from his team to pack my kitchen and moved the next day. Unfortunately, my move on October 14th didn't nearl..."
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.