By Vince Sanders

Updated: Jul 19, 2026

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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.

That's a very rough estimate. To get real, competitive quotes for your move, please fill in this moving quote form.

145 movers in Sacramento

San Mateo Movers

(0)
Based in San Francisco, California

The Gentleman Mover

(4)
Reviewed Sep 10, 2019 by Ann Murray (5 stars)
Based in South Lake Tahoe, California

"I was completely happy with David M Krmpotich Inc. They were professional and proficient. Thank you David M Krmpotich, Jess, and the rest of the team! Ann M."

Five Star Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in San Mateo, California

Movee Me LLC

(0)
Based in San Mateo, California

AMS Bekins

(8)
Reviewed Aug 21, 2023 by Charlotte Webb (1 stars)
Based in Burlingame, California

"Avoid this moving company. They lost one of our boxes which happened to have very valuable items. The company takes no responsibility and has built a system to place all the blame on the customer. Upon digging further into their process, I learned..."

Eagle Moving And Storage

(0)
Based in San Bruno, California

Golden State Van Lines

(2)
Reviewed Nov 28, 2016 by Abhilash Soma (1 stars)
Based in San Jose, California

"Wanted to share my experience about my move with Golden state Van lines. they have quoted me the best price and I went a head with them as you were refereed by my friend(who was referred by his friend). you pick-up was the good. you guys came o..."

Mont-Rose Moving Systems Inc.

(1)
Reviewed Dec 5, 2017 by Pearl Pardo (1 stars)
Based in San Jose, California

"I hired Mont-Rose/Mayflower to move me in state. For the most part the move went great. The problem came when I had damaged items and filed a claim. Everything was taken care of with no issues except my computer. It had been dropped on its corner ..."

Joshua's Moving Packing & Storage

(0)
Based in Palo Alto, California

Aarons Moving

(0)
Based in Santa Clara, California

All Reasons Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in San Jose, California

Careful Movers

(0)
Based in Menlo Park, California

The One Move

(0)
Based in Mountain View, California

Best Moving Van Lines

(27)
Reviewed Oct 11, 2022 by Liane Guenther (1 stars)
Based in San Jose, California

"This company was subcontracted by my daughter-in-law's primary movers, Allegiance Van Lines, to move her furniture and boxes from LA to Chicago. Not only did the furniture arrive more than 10 days late, they also lost her new $2,800 Casper Wave ma..."

Avl Moving Systems

(9)
Reviewed Dec 13, 2013 by Lina H. (1 stars)
Based in Santa Clara, California

"Never,..ever,..even consider using this company in Santa Clarita. AVL Moving Systems. The previous negative reviews are indeed correct.  Other than the nice guy in sales, (but who still mislead me into thinking that things were far more inclusive ..."

Bay Area Express Moving

(0)
Based in San Jose, California

Tahoe Moving & Storage Inc

(0)
Based in Truckee, California

Cal Van Lines

(1)
Reviewed Jun 24, 2014 by Donna Butler (2 stars)
Based in San Jose, California

"This was a long move and the first time I have ever moved this far and with a moving company. It was the worst experience I have experienced in my life. I would never, ever use this company again, as long as I live. I had to make a claim with Cal ..."

Bulky Movers LLC

(1)
Reviewed Jun 30, 2022 by Chad Sager (1 stars)
Based in Los Altos, California

"TLDR; Bulky Movers LLC, grossly underestimated the job, was not prepared, damaged our stuff and ghosted us when trying to get them to file insurance claims Learn from us, do not use Bulky Movers LLC if you care about your stuff. We moved with the..."

Mover Pros

(0)
Based in San Jose, California

Groovy Moving

(0)
Based in Campbell, California

Course Correct

(0)
Based in San Jose, California

Reno Tahoe Movers

(0)
Based in Reno, Nevada

Ship Smart

(0)
Based in Los Angeles, California

Locatelli Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Santa Cruz, California
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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.

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Who regulates Sacramento interstate movers?

Sacramento moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of California

Let's see how many people move within California versus those who moved from The Golden State to another state.

Moved Within CA
46%
Moved out of CA
54%

Out of all California household moves, approximately 46% of them have been local ones, with 54% of the people moving to another state in the country.

Despite being the home of the nation’s second- and third-largest urban economies (the Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area respectively), the majority of Californians have still chosen to move out of the state.

Who regulates California local movers

When contacting local California moving companies, make sure to check their cal-T number issued by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Household goods moving companies must obtain permits from the PUC after proving financial and safety fitness.

They must also prove that they have adequate insurance and they are subject to criminal background clearance by the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Agency: California Public Utilities Commission
Address: SSRS Unit 505, Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Phone: (800) 848-5580
Website: www.cpuc.ca.gov

The CPUC controls privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, along with passenger transportation companies.

What do people move within California?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in CA?

Studio (7%)
1 Bedroom (22%)
2 Bedroom (26%)
3 Bedroom (22%)
4 Bedroom (7%)

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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