What is the cost of moving?

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1. The cost of moving to a new home and new life will depend on several factors like whether you take on the move yourself or hire a moving company and professionals, but on average moving will cost around $725. Below is the breakdown of the cost of moving for an average-sized house (2500 sqft).

   Moving Costs if you hire movers

   • Movers: 2 movers for 6 hours + 15% tip = $500
   • Move in and/or move out cleaning: $350
   • Moving supplies: $250 
   • Mail forwarding: 4 months = $55
   • Service installation/transfer fees: $100
   • Distance: travel/truck costs = $50-100

   Total cost: $1080-1130

   Moving costs if you move yourself

   • Moving supplies: $300 
     (need to budget more for equipment like dollies, when choosing a moving company they already have it)
   • Moving truck rental + gas: $150
     (for a local move, a further distance could cost you more)
   • Mail forwarding: 4 months = $55
   • Service installation/transfer fees: $100
   • Cleaning supplies: $50

   Total cost: $665

   Additional costs to consider when moving:

   (May vary)

   • Temporary storage: $200
   • Loss of salary on day of the move: varies
   • Realtor fees for selling your house: 3%-6% of home price
   • Cost of moving speciality items: varies
   • Childcare: around $13 per hour
   • Packing and unpacking service: $500 
   • Renovation and repairs: varies 
   • Cost to feed friends/moving help: $50
   • Bridge mortgage: You may need a bridge mortgage if you bought your new home before selling your current home
   • Tips for movers

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