Average moving costs within California

Based on the prices of 380 reviews, a very rough ballpark estimate for moving within California is between $1946 and $5559. Get your accurate custom moving quote here.
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What are the average moving costs within California?

To provide you with the most accurate average moving prices, we sum the price of all 380 reviews submitted by users, who have moved within California. Then we divide the sum by the number of reviews and normalize the total average to get the most accurate average possible.

Based on the price calculation of 380 reviews, we estimate that a move within California should very roughly cost between $1946 and $5559.

Naturally actual prices may vary significantly if you get in contact with California movers, since our average is calculated based on the reviews and not by the moving companies themselves.

Some of the most significant pricing factors are:

  • home size
  • distance between the pickup and delivery locations
  • the dates of the move
  • supplemental services like packing, assembly, storage etc.

It's best to compare prices of multiple movers to make sure you get the best deal. That's why we suggest you fill in this moving quote form to get a few competitive custom estimates.

Who regulates interstate movers in California?

Moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves from or to California. 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

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