Long distance moves can be either an adventure or a headache, depending on your experience and point of view. According to the U.S Census Bureau, 34.9% of all moves are long distance, and on average, a long distance move costs nearly double what it costs to move locally.
The average cost of moving to a different state is $4,300, and the average cost of moving locally is $2,300, according to the American Moving and Storage Association. From buying moving boxes to hiring movers, it’s an expensive endeavor.
In the infographic below, we’ll look at some of the statistics of long distance moves, such as how much it costs, why people are moving long distances, and where they are going.
Infographic by: www.forrent.com
The average cost of moving to a different state is $4,300, and the average cost of moving locally is $2,300, according to the American Moving and Storage Association. From buying moving boxes to hiring movers, it’s an expensive endeavor.
Infographic by: www.forrent.com
