Planning a relocation
budget can be rather daunting. First, there is the task of crunching numbers.
This can be timely due to the consideration of a variety of factors. Secondly,
an individual is often left with stress due to inaccurately advertised services
and overlooked expenses. In attempt to alleviate stress we have gotten accurate
estimated from real movers to aid you in the moving process.
How We Did It…
In attempt to find the
most accurate estimates we asked around. We based our estimates on an average
move from a one bedroom with no stairs moving 390 cubic feet of furniture. We
estimated rates from different areas in the nation. We asked for estimates for
the move ranging from a studio to a four bedroom. Rates did not include
addition services such as packing or packaging supplies.
This is what we found.
Hourly Rate
When calculating cost by
hourly rate we discovered that typically local movers charge $25 per hour for
each mover. Typically it takes 3 movers around 6 hours to move a two bedroom.
Prices are higher for a cross country move. $3500 is an average for around
5,000 pounds.
Tips
It is polite to tip
movers. Movers extend much effort properly relocating your beloved items. It is
really only socially acceptable to not include a tip when you are dissatisfied
with the work of a mover. On average individuals tip between 5%-15%. It is
suggested that you tip evenly between movers.
Insurance
Insurance for moving is
not necessary, but it is certainly suggested. When you consider the difference
between the cost of insurance and the cost of a damaged item often insurance is
much more affordable. Default coverage offers 60cents per pound. Independent
insurance is typically $10 per $1,000 of valued goods. The deductible is
between $250-$500 on average.
Average Estimates by City
We took our time to
research average moving costs by city. This is what we found.
The estimates are New
York, New York: $272; Denver, Colorado: @280; Phoenix, Arizona: $ 328; Atlanta,
Georgia; $ 348; Miami, Florida: $348; Washington DC: $ 388; Los Angeles,
California; $ 395; Houston, Texas: $ 415; Dallas, Texas: $ 420; Chicago,
Illinois; $ 429; Boston, Massachusetts: $ 555; San Francisco, California: $
576.
Average by Room
According to New York City
movers average price typically depends on number of rooms. The following are
price estimates: a studio room: $176; a small one bedroom: $ 270; a large one
bedroom: $ 346; a two bedroom: $ 578; a three bedroom: $ 578; a three bedroom:
$774; a four bedroom: $ 1,148.
Moving can be a stressful
process; this is especially the case if you are having a difficult time
budgeting your move. Hopefully the information about has helped in the process
of finding a price for the process of relocation. When you are preparing to
move do not forget to include the price of packaging supplies and fuel. These
are important factors to include in a budget. The cost of fuel can make a large
difference in a budget if you are moving far from your current residence.
Budgeting can help alleviate a degree of your moving stress.
Try to have a happy and
stress free move!
